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 46 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 WILX:
Gray Media Lansing (WILX-WSYM) News 10, home of the highly rated NBC and FOX affiliates in Lansing, Michigan, is on a dynamic growth trajectory. Our combined operations produce over 50 hours of local news per week—and counting. We are Mid-Michigan's undisputed media leader, home to Emmy Award-winning journalists, the Michigan Association of Broadcasters’ “Station of the Year,” your exclusive home for the Detroit Lions on FOX 47, and home to Studio 10, our popular daily local lifestyle show. Alongside our powerhouse primary stations, our family of channels includes MeTV (10.2) and the regional Great Lakes Sports & Entertainment Network (47.2).
Beyond traditional broadcast, we are a true 24/7 multi-platform powerhouse. Through www.News10Lansing.com and our dedicated News 10 and First Alert Weather apps, and our continuous livestreaming channel News10+, our audience stays connected to trusted local coverage whenever and wherever they need it.
We are a breaking news and weather-first station with a fierce commitment to original, local reporting. Our respected anchors and reporters live in the community and have made our newsroom their home—including the longest-running sportscaster in the state of Michigan. Our leadership team is equally passionate about mentoring and developing the next generation of top-tier journalists.
Mid-Michigan (the Lansing/Jackson area) is a big news market, home to the state capital and Michigan State University. It is a vibrant, diverse, stable, and highly affordable region that offers an outstanding quality of life. Lansing is ideally located just an hour from Grand Rapids and downtown Detroit, and is perfect for day trips “up north” to explore some of the most beautiful scenic spots in the country. If you love lakes, boating, fishing, camping, beaches, downhill skiing, craft breweries, local wineries, Broadway shows, Big Ten sports, minor-league baseball, and professional NFL, NBA, and NHL games... Michigan has it all! Come grow your career with our winning, forward-thinking team.
Job Summary/Description:
WILX-WSYM, the dominant news leader in Lansing, Michigan, is seeking an experienced, dynamic News Executive Producer/Anchor to lead and host “The 517 Report”, a new local newscast focused on the mid-Michigan market. This is a leadership role for a hands-on journalist who wants to shape a new program from the ground up, combining editorial leadership with a primary on-air presence.
The ideal candidate will oversee all aspects of newscast production, manage the daily editorial workflow, and anchor the show. A key component of this role is conducting high-impact, live and pre-recorded interviews with local newsmakers, business leaders, and community voices on the most critical issues and events affecting viewers across Ingham, Jackson, Eaton, and Clinton counties.
Duties/Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
• Lead the editorial vision, content development, and production of a new local newscast focused on the Lansing and Jackson communities — ensuring high standards of journalism, production quality, and brand consistency.
• Oversee the daily editorial direction of the newscast. Collaborate closely with producers to shape daily content, review scripts, and deliver dynamic newscasts.
• Coach and mentor newsroom staff, providing constructive feedback.
• Anchor newscasts with high energy, credibility, authority, and a conversational delivery.
• Schedule, prepare, and conduct compelling in-depth interviews with local newsmakers, public officials, and community leaders on major issues.
• Pitch, research, write, and produce compelling local news stories.
• Deliver live reports from the field and in-studio during breaking news and severe weather events.
• Publish engaging, timely content to the station’s website, mobile app, and social media channels.
• Conduct live interviews with local newsmakers, community leaders, and experts.
• Represent the station professionally at community events and station initiatives.
• Maintain a collaborative, team-first attitude in the newsroom.
• Other duties as assigned.
Qualifications/Requirements:
• At least two years of professional television news anchoring and reporting experience.
• Proven ability to manage, motivate, and collaborate with a diverse team of journalists and production professionals under tight deadlines.
• Strong news judgment, deep knowledge of journalism ethics, and excellent writing skills for on-air and digital platforms.
• Excellent on-air presence, exceptional ad-libbing and interviewing skills, and a calm, decisive demeanor during live breaking news and unscripted coverage.
• Experience with standard newsroom computer systems (such as ENPS), non-linear video editing (such as Edius), website content publishing, and social media platforms.
• Ability to work a demanding early-morning schedule.
• Valid driver’s license and a good driving record are required.
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)
WILX-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.
This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.
Skills Required
- At least two years of professional television news anchoring and reporting experience
- Ability to manage, motivate, and collaborate with a diverse team of journalists and production professionals under tight deadlines
- Strong news judgment and knowledge of journalism ethics
- Excellent writing skills for on-air and digital platforms
- Excellent on-air presence, ad-libbing, interviewing, and live breaking-news skills
- Experience with newsroom computer systems such as ENPS
- Experience with non-linear video editing systems such as Edius
- Experience with website content publishing and social media platforms
- Ability to work a demanding early-morning schedule
- Valid driver's license and good driving record
Gray Media Compensation & Benefits Highlights
The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about Gray Media and has not been reviewed or approved by Gray Media.
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Affordable Benefits — A no‑premium employee‑only medical option and heavily subsidized alternatives reduce premium costs, with added features like virtual care, infertility/adoption support, and travel reimbursement. Company‑paid life and disability insurance further bolster overall value.
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Leave & Time Off Breadth — PTO, paid parental leave, and company holidays are presented as standard elements of the package. These are complemented by wellbeing resources such as a 24/7 EAP and substance‑reduction programs.
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Retirement Support — A 401(k) Savings Plan is offered, with company materials and listings referencing employer contributions or matching. This provides structured retirement planning within the broader rewards mix.
Gray Media Insights
What We Do
Gray Media, or Gray, is a multimedia company headquartered in Atlanta, Georgia, formally known as Gray Television, Inc. The company is the nation’s 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 43 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. Gray’s 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. Gray owns a majority interest in Swirl Films. For more information, please visit www.graymedia.com.
