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WILX News Anchor/MMJ in Lansing, Michigan

About Gray Television:

Gray Television is a leading media company that owns and operates high-quality stations in 113 television markets that collectively reach 36 percent of US television households.

We constantly strive for excellence. Through upgrading to the latest technology and seeking new ways to stay on top in our markets, we focus on training and development of the best and brightest employees in the business.

About WILX:

WILX, the highly rated NBC affiliate, located in Lansing Michigan for more than 60 years is on a growth trajectory. WILX currently produces 33 hours of news per week and growing. A market leader in news, digital, and social media WILX News 10 is home to Emmy award winning reporters, and recipient of the Michigan Association of Broadcasters "Station of the Year" award. WILX is a breaking news and weather station, with a strong emphasis on original, local reporting. Our respected main anchors live here and have made WILX their career home. This includes the longest-running sportscaster in the state of Michigan. Our newsroom leadership is known for developing young journalists.

Mid-Michigan (Lansing/Jackson area) is a big news market, home to the state capital and Michigan State University. It is a vibrant, diverse, stable area and a great place to live and work. Lansing is just an hour away from Grand Rapids, downtown Detroit, and a day-trip "up north" for some of the most beautiful places in the country. If you love lakes, boating, fishing, camping, beaches, downhill skiing, wine, craft brew, Broadway shows, Big 10 sports, minor-league baseball, NFL/NBA/NHL games...Michigan has it all!

Job Summary/Description:

WILX-TV is looking for a dynamic full-time Anchor/MMJ. In addition to being an outstanding journalist with a great personality, you need to be a team leader. The ideal candidate will display professionalism and personality, both on and off the air. Our anchors are leaders who participate in the planning of our shows and produce content regularly. Candidates must also possess strong presentation skills, a strong work ethic, broad knowledge of current affairs, the ability to work effectively with a team of professionals, an aptitude for social media, and a passion for innovation.

Duties/Responsibilities include (but not limited to):

• Produce and write newscasts as needed • Find creative ways to showcase newscast • Anchor newscast • Report news stories • Oversee news content • Other duties as assigned

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