News Anchor (NIGHTSIDE)

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. As a CBS affiliate, it provides comprehensive local news, weather, and sports coverage across West-Central Indiana. The Lafayette-West Lafayette area is a dynamic blend of small-town charm and high-tech innovation. Lafayette serves as the scenic county seat, featuring a vibrant, walkable downtown filled with quaint local shops & eclectic dining. Across the river, West Lafayette is the proud home of Purdue University, part of the BIG 10 Athletic Conference, and nationally ranked in multiple areas. Purdue is also an international hub for research. Overall, the area offers a rich quality of life with over 50 parks, the Columbian Park Zoo, and the Celery Bog Nature Area. With its proximity to Indianapolis and Chicago, it provides a perfect balance of Midwestern hospitality and global influence.

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

Required Skills

Qualifications/Requirements:

– Experience preferred, but not required
– 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

Education Required

College degree in journalism or related field

Benefits

Our benefits include a medical insurance coverage option with NO COST premiums for employees and very low premiums for dependents. Gray offers Medical, Dental, Vision, Accident Insurance, along with additional voluntary benefits. All employees have free company-paid disability and life insurance. Employees earn Paid Time Off, can take Paid Parental Leave, and have paid company holidays throughout the year.

Gray’s medical plans are inclusive and feature virtual care options, coverage for infertility/adoption services, reimbursement for necessary travel for medical care, and more. All employees are also offered free and confidential professional support for issues with alcohol and drug addiction.

How to Apply

If you feel you’re qualified and want to work with a great group of people, go to https://gray.tv/careers#currentopenings, you may type in the job title, station call letters, or click on “apply now”, upload your resume, cover letter, and references

(Current employees who are interested in this position can apply through the Gray-TV UltiPro self-service portal)

WLFI-TV/Gray Media is a drug-free company