NEWS ANCHOR (W/END EVENING) - WMC-TV

About the company

Gray Media is a growing multimedia company headquartered in Atlanta, Georgia. It is 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 measured by Nielsen in 2025. Gray also owns the largest Telemundo Affiliate group with 46 markets and Gray Digital Media, a full-service digital agency offering national and local clients digital marketing strategies with advanced digital products and services. 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.

WMC, Action News 5 in Memphis, is the NBC affiliate and legacy news station in the highly competitive Memphis, Tennessee market. Action News 5 is driven by the community, finding solutions to problems that impact people across four states. Through in-depth journalism and local partnerships, the station strives to inform, inspire, empower, and support Memphis and the Mid-South. The team produces 46.5 hours of local programming on broadcast and more than 100 hours on OTT, including nearly 60 NCAA Division I men's and women's sporting events for ESPN Plus.

About the role

Action News 5 seeks a dynamic evening anchor/reporter ready to work in a modernized, fast-paced newsroom. The ideal candidate will have the ability to cover breaking news, tell compelling stories, and present the news on all platforms. This position requires weekend morning anchoring and reporting three days a week. Quality writing and on-air delivery are essential.

Responsibilities

• Appear on the anchor desk to deliver content in an engaging way in a live linear or streaming format.
• Cover big, breaking stories with a fluid delivery, many times unscripted.
• Turn engaging and interesting news packages that can air in all day parts.
• Develop sources in the community to ensure impactful and unique content.
• Have flexibility in schedule, including the ability to work mornings and weekends.

Requirements

• At least 3 years of on-air experience.
• Bachelor's degree in journalism, communications, or a related field.
• Strong news judgment and the ability to gather information.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills with solid knowledge of AP Style.
• Able to work well under pressure, meet daily deadlines, and handle limited supervision.
• Highly self-motivated with a proactive mindset and strong sense of initiative.
• A sharp eye for detail and a willingness to learn new and evolving technologies.
• Comfortable working independently and collaboratively as part of a team.

WMC-TV/Gray Media is a drug-free company.