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WEEKEND SPORTS ANCHOR/MMJ - WEEK-TV
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What they do
A Reporter investigates and reports on news events and stories. Gathers information from interviews, site visits and background research, and writes reports for news and media outlets. May edit news stories or write news commentary. Covers a particular territory or specializes in a topic such as politics, sports, on an industry. Works for a news service or media company, or works freelance and takes assignments from news organizations.
$53,594 / year median in Illinois
-11% projected decline
Job Description
About Gray Media:
Today, we are a growing multimedia company headquartered in Atlanta, Georgia. We are the nation's largest owner of top-rated local television stations and digital assets serving 117 full-power television markets that collectively reach approximately 37% of US television households. The portfolio includes 80 markets with the top-rated television station and 100 markets with the first- and/or second-highest-rated television station in average all-day ratings across 116 such markets measured by Nielsen in 2025.
Caring Salary/Wage:
$21.10- $25.
Shift and Schedule:
Mon.- Fri.
Job Type:
Full-Time _______________________Job Summary/Description:
Our award-winning duopoly, WEEK- NBC & ABC, is looking for a passionate sports journalist who can command the sports anchor desk. The right hire will anchor our highly successful weekend sports cast and find compelling sports stories 3 days a week. Duties/Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
- Produce, write, shoot, and edit daily sports-related stories for our newscasts
- Assist in planning daily and long-term promotable coverage for the station and other Gray stations
- Produce and lead efforts in production of sports specials throughout the year
- Help to produce our "Prep Rally" and other daily sports segments.
Qualifications/Requirements:
- Bachelor's degree in Broadcast Journalism, Communications, or related field, or equivalent training and/or experience.
- Strong local sports judgment.
- Videography and non-linear editing experience If you feel you're qualified and want to work with a great group of people, go to https://gray.