SPORTS ANCHOR/REPORTER - KMOV

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.

About KMOV:

KMOV is the most-watched television/ digital news operation in Missouri and Southern Illinois, with nationally recognized and award-winning news, weather, and investigative content. KMOV is one of the top CBS affiliates in the country, a leader in Market #24, and has a new multi-million dollar state-of-the-art broadcasting and digital facility in the suburbs of St. Louis. Ranked as the #1 city in the nation in 2022 for new college graduates, St. Louis is now recognized for its low cost of living, convenient transportation, and robust arts and entertainment scene.

Job Summary/Description:

The Sports Anchor/Reporter position will shoot, edit, produce, and report/anchor your content. Must be knowledgeable and active in the St. Louis sports scene, and able to post content and updates to KMOV.com, Facebook, and Twitter. Must have flexibility with scheduling due to the ever-changing nature of sports journalism.

Duties/Responsibilities include (but are not limited, to):

• This position requires an individual capable of doing it all
• The Sports Anchor/Reporter will shoot, edit, produce, and report/anchor your content
• Must be active and knowledgeable of social media with the expectation that content will be updated on FirstAlert4.com, Facebook, and Twitter
• The Sports Anchor/Reporter will perform work for all media platforms and initiatives, including on-air, web, digital, and social media

Qualifications/Requirements:

• Four-year college degree in Journalism or Communications, or a related field
• Minimum 2 years experience as a sports reporter for a commercial /public television station in a mid to large market
• Excellent knowledge of the professional and college sports teams in the market is required
• Must be organized, energetic, and a team player
• Must be flexible with scheduling due to the ever-changing nature of sports journalism
• Skilled communicator who can connect with a diverse audience
• Must be able to assimilate information quickly and be able to compile and summarize that information into a clear, concise, and understandable presentation
• Excellent at establishing relationships to get exclusives / the big story
• Knows how to blend words and video into informative and interesting television news stories

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)

KMOV-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

• 2 year(s): Minimum 2 years experience as a sports reporter for a commercial /public television station in a mid to large market.

Education

Preferred

• Bachelors or better in Journalism

Licenses & Certifications

Preferred

• Drivers License

Behaviors

Preferred

• Team Player: Works well as a member of a group

Motivations

Preferred

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