
News Anchor
Rocky Hill, CTFull-time$125–175K/yrSeen 2w agoSeen in employer's feed today
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WFSB seeks a seasoned weekday evening news anchor to lead broadcasts, breaking-news coverage, streaming and digital content, and original reporting. The role also represents the station at public and community events and engages audiences across digital and social platforms. The ideal candidate is a journalist and newsroom leader who handles unscripted breaking news with composure, authority, and depth.
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::: {bind="with: opportunity"} NEWS ANCHOR (WEEKDAY/EVENING) - WFSB Job Category : News Requisition Number : NEWSA016887 ::: ::: {bind="with: renderer"} ::: {bind="with: opportunity"} ## Posting Details - - Posted: September 22, 2026 - Full-Time - ::: {automation="opportunity-physical-locations"} ### Locations ::: {aria-live="polite"} Showing 1 location ::: ::: {bind="visible: $index() == 0 andand $parent.showAllLocations() == false"} ::: ::: ## Job Details ### Description 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. We understand that life needs balance. That is why we offer our employees and eligible family members a comprehensive benefits package, including: - Comprehensive Medical(Rx), Dental, and Vision Coverage - Health Savings Account with Company contributions - Flexible Spending Account - Employer-paid life and disability benefits - Paid parental leave benefits - Adoption and Surrogacy Benefits - 401(k) Plan, including matching and profit-sharing contributions - Employee Assistance Program - Voluntary benefits, including Hospital Indemnity, Critical Illness, Accident Insurance, and supplemental life insurance coverage - Paid Time Off, including Relocation PTO - Focus on Caring Salary/Wage: $125,000 - $175,000/yr. Shift and Schedule: Mon. - Fri. (or at the Manager's Discretion) Job Type: Full-Time _______________________ About WFSB: WFSB Channel 3, a Gray Media station, is the undisputed market leader in Connecticut and Southern New England. We dominate on-air, online, and on the stream. WFSB is the markets #1 news brand across traditional broadcast ratings, digital reach, and social metrics. We are not just keeping pace with modern journalism; we are leading the way. WFSB produces more live streaming content than any other television station in New England. Located in a scenic region, along the coast between New York City and Boston, WFSB offers the ideal balance of top-tier, fast-paced journalism and the best of New England living. We are committed to building an inclusive newsroom that reflects the rich diversity of the communities we serve. We strongly encourage qualified candidates from all backgrounds to apply. Job Summary/Description: WFSB is seeking a dynamic, forward-thinking Weekday Evening News Anchor who wants to lead both in the studio, across digital and social platforms, and in our community. This role requires far more than reading a teleprompter. We need a seasoned journalist, an authentic newsroom leader, and a multi-platform storyteller. You will serve as an integral part of our cutting-edge live streaming and digital initiatives, connecting with audiences wherever they consume news. The ideal candidate thrives when breaking news hits, anchoring coverage unscripted with composure, author ty, and depth. In addition to anchor duties, this person is an active, aggressive reporter who breaks stories and an ambassador who is deeply invested in the local community, representing WFSB at public events and station initiatives. Duties/Responsibilities include, but are not limited to: Anchor and Lead: Co-anchor weekday evening newscasts with authority, authenticity, and strong editorial judgment. Master Breaking News: Steer live continuous breaking news coverage without a script, contextualizing fast-moving developments clearly and accurately. Drive NextGen and Streaming News: Play an active role on our live streaming platforms, producing and hosting innovative, digital-first content. Original Reporting: Enterprise and report impactful stories for evening broadcasts, web, and streaming platforms. Community Ambassador: Actively engage with the community we serve, representing WFSB at station functions, public appearances, and community events. Digital and Social Engagement: Maintain an a ::: :::
How this job compares
Set against the 508 open Journalist jobs on Olive Jobs, counted November 4, 2026.
- Pay
- This posting$125–175K/yr
- US median$80–92K/yr137 salary ranges
This range's midpoint, $150K, is 77% above the US median midpoint ($85K) — in the top quarter of Journalist salary ranges across the US.
- Openings
- Olive Jobs lists 508 open Journalist jobs across the US. 5% of them nationwide are listed as remote or flexible.
- Hiring the most across the US
- Nexstar Media Group80 open
- TEGNA69 open
- Gray Media62 open
- Experience
- Journalist postings that state a minimum ask for 3 years of experience at the median; the middle half ask for 2 to 5 years (297 postings).
- Education
- 71 of the 508 open Journalist jobs (14%) ask for a bachelor's degree or higher.
Counted across the open, public US postings on Olive Jobs on November 4, 2026. Pay medians are the middle values of the low ends and of the high ends of postings that list both ends of a range in the same cadence (a yearly salary or an hourly rate); a range's midpoint is halfway between its ends. Pay and experience figures resting on fewer than 20 postings are left out.
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