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About Gray Media:

Gray Media or Gray is a multimedia company headquartered in Atlanta Georgia. The company is the nations largest owner of top-rated local television stations and digital assets serving 113 television markets that collectively reach approximately 36 percent of US television households. The portfolio includes 77 markets with the top-rated television station and 100 markets with the first and/or second-highest-rated television station as well as the largest Telemundo Affiliate group with 45 markets totaling nearly 1.5 million Hispanic TV Households. The company also owns Gray Digital Media a full-service digital agency offering national and local clients digital marketing strategies with the most advanced digital products and services. Grays 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 WTVA:

- High-profile impact: This is a key newsroom position where your voice and vision truly matter.
- Multi-platform reach: Youre not just on TVyoure a storyteller across every screen in Tupelo.
- Community connection: Youll make a real difference in the lives of our viewers every single day.
- Growth and innovation: Gray Media is evolving on purpose and youll be at the forefront of the future of media.

Job Summary/Description:

Do you have the kind of presence that commands a room and a screen Are you a natural storyteller who can pivot from a hard-hitting investigative piece to a lighthearted community feature without missing a beat WTVA is looking for a News Anchor who is ready to be the face of Tupelo leading our coverage with urgency authority and a digital-first mindset. You arent just reading a teleprompter; youre connecting with our audience across every platform from the evening news to the palm of their hand.

Duties/Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

- Anchor daily newscasts: Lead three daily newscasts with confidence and conversational energy making sure our viewers stay informed and engaged.
- Own the story: Go beyond the desk to report in the field bringing our audience closer to the stories that impact their lives through compelling live shots and deep-dive reporting.
- Drive digital engagement: Be a savvy voice on social media and our online platforms sharing breaking news and behind-the-scenes content where our audience lives.
- Collaborate with the team: Work side-by-side with producers and reporters to craft cohesive multi-platform coverage that wins the day.
- Represent the station: Be a true ambassador for WTVA showing up at local events and building authentic relationships within the Tupelo community (yes youll be a local celebrity!).
- Craft the narrative: Assist in writing and producing stories ensuring every script is punchy accurate and ready for prime time.

Qualifications/Requirements:

- Educational foundation: A four-year degree in Journalism Communications or a related field.
- 2 years of experience: Youve spent time in the trenches as an anchor or reporter and know how to handle the pressure of a live newsroom.
- Excellent communication skills: Youre a great writer who knows how to tell a story that sticks whether its a 30-second reader or a long-form digital piece.
- Digital-first mindset: Youre comfortable navigating social media and online platforms to reach our audience wherever they are.
- Team player attitude: You thrive in a collaborative environment and are always ready to jump in and help a producer or fellow reporter.
- Urgency and empathy: You care about the stories you tell and the people they affect bringing a human touch to every broadcast.
- Station ambassador: Youre professional accessible and excited to represent WTVA in the community.

If you feel youre qualified and want to work with a great group of people go to 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 theGray-TV UltiPro self-service portal)

WTVA-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 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 Grays employees to perform their job duties may result in discipline up to and including discharge.