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 WPTA:
WPTA TV is northeast Indiana's most honored broadcaster. Our commitment to quality television has been recognized with multiple National Edward R. Murrow Awards, regional Emmy Awards, and the highest honors from the Indiana Broadcasters Association. Our team produces 41 hours of news each week across our ABC and NBC channels and is committed to local, in-depth special programming that airs in addition to traditional newscasts. WPTA is part of Gray Media, a leading media company that owns and operates high-quality stations across the United States.
Job Summary/Description:
WPTA, 21Alive, Fort Wayne's News Leader, is looking for an exceptional Anchor/Reporter for Monday-Friday early evening newscasts to join our team. The successful candidate will anchor newscasts on a regular basis. The Anchor/Reporter researches, writes, reports, and edits news material for television newscasts and all news platforms. This includes writing and posting daily on all digital platforms, including social media. This position coordinates with a team of multimedia producers to deliver compelling and promotable content.
Duties/Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
- Serves as anchor for Monday-Friday evening newscasts.
- Presents content from the news set and live in the field at the scene of breaking news and special events.
- Writes and copy edits news content for maximum viewer appeal, comprehension, impact, and clarity.
- Delivers content energetically and compellingly.
- Displays leadership skills in support of news management goals and audience management strategies.
- Regularly reports in the field in addition to anchoring daily newscasts
Qualifications/Requirements:
- Bachelor’s degree in Broadcast Journalism, Communications, or related field, or equivalent training and/or experience.
- At least five years of experience in broadcast journalism.
- Experience as a newscast anchor and lead story reporter preferred.
- Valid driver's license with a good driving record.
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)
WPTA-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 at every location where 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
- Bachelor’s degree in Broadcast Journalism, Communications, or a related field, or equivalent training and experience
- At least five years of broadcast journalism experience
- Valid driver’s license with a good driving record
- Experience as a newscast anchor and lead story reporter
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.
