MORNING NEWS EXECUTIVE PRODUCER/ANCHOR - WILX
Job Category: News
Requisition Number: EXECU016808
Posted: September 8, 2026
Full-Time
Locations
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Lansing, MI 48911, USA
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.
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 include 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 looking for an energetic Morning News Executive Producer/Anchor to join Lansing's #1-rated morning newscasts. We are seeking a versatile journalist with a strong on-air presence who can connect with our morning viewers and help lead our multi-platform coverage.
The ideal candidate must be a newsroom leader who brings strong editorial instincts, collaborates effectively with the morning news team, and excels at reporting. This position anchors our morning newscasts on both broadcast and streaming platforms while also delivering original reporting that drives our on-air and digital audience.
Duties/Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
- Lead and manage the morning news team — including anchors, reporters, producers, and photographers — to ensure high standards of journalism, production quality, and brand consistency.
- Oversee the daily editorial direction of the morning newscasts. Collaborate closely with producers and co-anchors to shape daily content, review scripts, and deliver dynamic newscasts.
- Coach and mentor newsroom staff, providing constructive feedback.
- Anchor morning newscasts with high energy, credibility, authority, and a conversational delivery tailored to morning viewers.
- 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 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.
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.
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