MMJ/ MORNING ANCHOR - KKTV

About Gray Media:

Gray Media 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.

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/Annual Pay:

$37,500 - 45,700 (annually)

Shift/Schedule:

Sat. - Wed.

Job Type:

Full-Time

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About KKTV:

11 News is the top television station in beautiful Southern Colorado, and the local leader in news coverage on-air and online. Committed to informing and serving the Southern Colorado market, 11 News delivers 6 hours of LIVE local content every weekday. We are consistently recognized for serving our communities through initiatives like Territory Days, Labor Day Liftoff, Chili & Frijole Festival, and 11 Cares. KKTV 11 News is the Breaking News and Weather Leader in Southern Colorado, and we always put the safety of our viewers first. With more than 65 years of excellence in the community, a multitude of awards including Emmy, Murrow, and Colorado Broadcaster's Association awards, and state-of-the-art technology, being the leader in the community is integral to the culture of KKTV. Our departments work together as a team to serve our community. Southern Colorado is our home, and we strive every day to make it an even better place to live and work.

Job Summary/Description:

KKTV is looking for a self-motivated, aggressive, enterprising journalist. The ideal candidate will be adept at anchoring breaking news and enterprising investigative stories. Anchors at KKTV are newsroom leaders. As a morning anchor, you must excel at developing sources and cultivating relationships in the community. We are looking for a journalist who is determined to help our station win on every platform, every single day.

Duties/Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Must participate in editorial meetings
• Develop lead story ideas and contribute daily to content decisions
• Anchor newscasts, read scripts, report on special projects as assigned
• Report live from the field for both planned and breaking coverage.
• Be ready with your live shot up ten minutes before the scheduled newscast
• Own big stories by developing contacts with local newsmakers, sources, and experts, and help enterprise community stories
• Conduct live interviews and anchor continuous or breaking coverage
• Represent the station in the community and for various promotional events
• Writes stories, teases, and other important content to contribute to the overall quality of the newscasts - identify, develop, and schedule shoots
• Approving scripts for air as assigned
• Become brand ambassadors ensuring our final product meets our expectations
• Come in prepared and on-air ready to head out the door
• Shoot, write, and edit content for website and social
• Write and post real-time updates on digital and social platforms
• Engage the audience through social channels
• Produce Instagram reels/TikTok when appropriate
• Help identify streaming opportunities on the web and social media
• Other duties as assigned

Qualifications/Requirements:

• At least 1 year of experience as a news anchor
• College degree or equivalent job experience in a journalism-related field
• Must be able to work quickly, meet deadlines, multi-task, and show composure, especially during high-pressure breaking news situations
• Clear understanding of journalistic ethics
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal
• Understanding of and adherence to AP Style and broadcast writing
• Willingness to work a flexible schedule, including representing the station at community events

Qualified, interested applicants may 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)

KKTV-TV/Gray Media, Inc. 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.

Gray Media encourages all new employees to vaccinate against the coronavirus before the first workday fully.

Experience

Preferred

• 1 year(s): Experience as a news anchor

Education

Required

• High School or better