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NEWS ANCHOR (NIGHTSIDE) - WLFI
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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.
$51,180 / year median in Indiana
-22% 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 of such markets that were measured by Nielsen in 2025. We also own the largest Telemundo Affiliate group with 47 markets and Gray Digital Media, a full-service digital agency offering national and local clients digital marketing strategies with the most advanced digital products and services. Our additional media properties include video production companies Raycom Sports, Tupelo Media Group, and PowerNation Studios, and studio production facilities Assembly Atlanta and Third Rail Studios.About WLFI:
Established in 1953, WLFI (News 18) is the premier television station serving the Lafayette-West Lafayette area- DMA Market 189.
Job Summary/Description:
WLFI is looking for a person who will anchor our weeknight 10 & 11 pm newscasts, Monday through Friday. This person will also MMJ daily. Duties/Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:- Anchor our nightside 10 & 11 pm and report five days a week.
- Fill in as an anchor on other shifts as needed
- Develop, gather, shoot, write, and edit compelling news stories
- Report live from the field, as assigned
- Write, edit, and post compelling content for the website
- Contribute story ideas regularly; organizational skills and working under pressure are a must
- Develop and maintain contacts and news sources
- Must attend and represent the station at community events regularly
- Other job-related duties as required
Qualifications/Requirements:
- Experience preferred, but not required
- College degree in journalism or related field
- Valid driver's license and clean driving record required
- Strong News judgment
- Strong Writing Skills
- Ability to work in a fast-paced environment under pressure of strict deadlines
- Non-linear editing
- ENPS
- Web Publishing Skills
- Background check required If you feel you're qualified and want to work with a great group of people, go to https://gray.