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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. 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 and 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 WECT:

- Join the #1 team: WECT has been the trusted news leader in southeastern North Carolina for 72 years.
- Live where others vacation: Wilmington is a rapidly growing, beautiful coastal community—you’ll have the beach in your backyard and a vibrant downtown at your fingertips.
- Innovation in Digital News: With our WECT Digital Studio, you’ll have the tools to experiment and lead the way in the future of digital news.
- Growth opportunities: We’re part of Gray Media, which means you have a massive network of mentors and career paths available to you.
- A culture of excellence: At WECT, we work hard, we win, and we have a lot of fun doing it.

Ready to own the weekend and make your mark in Wilmington? Let’s talk.

Job Summary/Description:

Do you thrive on the energy of a breaking news weekend? Are you a storyteller who knows "the news" doesn't just happen at 6 and 11, but lives and breathes on every screen your audience carries? WECT is looking for a Weekend Anchor/Reporter who is ready to lead our weekend coverage and help dominate the digital landscape. This isn't just about sitting behind a desk; it’s about owning the story across our broadcast, social, and WECT Digital Studio livestream platforms in one of the most beautiful coastal markets in the country.

Duties/Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

- Command the anchor desk: Lead our weekend newscasts with authority, energy, and a conversational style that connects with our viewers in southeastern North Carolina.
- Own the WECT Digital Studio: Be the face of our livestream newscasts and digital-first updates, engaging with our audience in real-time where they live—on their phones and streaming devices.
- Report with impact: Enterprise and deliver high-quality daily packages that go beyond the surface, telling the stories that matter most to our community during the week.
- Digital engagement: Create compelling content for TikTok, Reels, and Facebook that stops the scroll and brings our audience into the heart of the story.
- Respond with urgency: Pivot quickly to breaking news and severe weather, providing calm and authoritative coverage across all platforms when our community needs us most.
- Collaborate and lead: Work closely with a producer and production staff to ensure our weekend coverage is cohesive, multi-platform, and always "Where News Comes First."

Qualifications/Requirements:

- A digital-first mindset: You don't just "post to social"—you understand how to craft stories specifically for streaming and digital outlets.
- On-camera charisma: You have a natural, engaging presence whether you're behind the desk or reporting live from the field.
- Smart news judgment: You know a great story when you see one and have the skills to enterprise it from start to finish.
- Strong writing chops: You write for the ear and the eye, crafting scripts that are punchy, accurate, and human.
- Technical versatility: You’re comfortable with the tools of the trade (including an eye for video, editing, tracking, and operating with the latest technology to go live and quickly send video).
- Empathy and curiosity: You care about people and the stories that shape their lives.
- Resilience: You thrive under deadline pressure and can handle the unpredictability of a live news environment with a smile.
- Experience: 2+ years of experience in a newsroom is preferred, but your passion and potential matter most.

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

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

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

Additional Info:

Gray Media provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, or genetics. In addition to federal law requirements, Gray Media complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.
Gray Media expressly prohibits any form of workplace harassment based on race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, genetic information, disability, or veteran status. Improper interference with the ability of Gray’s employees to perform their job duties may result in discipline up to and including discharge.