NEWS ANCHOR (MORNING) - 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/Wage:

$70,000 - $75,000/annually

Shift and Schedule:

Mon. - Fri. (2:00 am - 10:00 am)

Job Type:

Full-Time

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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 not limited to):

• Must participate in editorial meetings
• Develop lead story ideas and contribute daily to content decisions
• Anchor newscasts, read scripts, and report on special projects as assigned
• Report live from the field for both planned and breaking coverage.
• 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 3 years 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

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)

KKTV-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.

Gray Media encourages all new employees to be fully vaccinated against the coronavirus virus before the first workday.

Experience

Preferred

• 3 year(s): At least 3 years of experience as a news anchor

Education

Preferred

• Bachelors or better in Journalism

Motivations

Preferred

• Flexibility: Inspired to perform well when granted the ability to set your own schedule and goals