NEWS ANCHOR (W/DAY - EVENING) - KCTV

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 KCTV:

KCTV5 is the CBS affiliate serving the Kansas City metropolitan area. KCTV5 is the CBS affiliate, serving the Kansas City metropolitan area. Plus, there’s something unique — because people here love this station and love this city! It’s an energy and excitement that is fun and rejuvenating.

Job Summary/Description:

KCTV5 is looking for a dynamic weekday evening anchor with exceptional communication skills. The ideal candidate will need to excel at anchoring daily newscasts, breaking news, and news specials, along with enterprising community-centered stories and special projects. Anchors at KCTV5 are leaders both inside the building and out. As an anchor, you must excel at developing sources and cultivating relationships in the greater Kansas City community. You will also be looked to as a mentor for journalists in the KCTV5 newsroom. We are looking for an anchor and a journalist who is determined to help our station win on every platform, every single day.

Duties/Responsibilities include, but not limited to:

• Co-anchor evening newscasts Monday-Friday
• Develop lead story ideas and contribute daily to content decisions
• Report on special projects as assigned
• Own big stories by developing contacts and helping enterprise community stories
• Conduct live interviews and anchor continuous coverage
• Strong fact-checking skills and copy-editing ability
• Contribute stories to all platforms – streaming, website, and social media
• Represent the station in the community and for various promotional events
• Delivers unscripted breaking news coverage and special event coverage to the community at large
• Writes stories, teases, and other important content to contribute to the overall quality of the newscasts
• Helps evaluate leads and tips in order to develop story ideas
• Covers news in the field when necessary

Qualifications/Requirements:

• At least 8 years of experience as a news anchor is preferred
• Previous experience working in a top 40 market and in a fast-paced environment is preferred
• Must be able to work quickly, meet deadlines, multi-task, and show composure, especially during high-pressure breaking news situations
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal
• This position requires exceptional news judgment, a strong work ethic, and a team-oriented approach to winning
• Understanding of and adherence to AP Style and broadcast writing
• MVR check required

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)

KCTV-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

• 8 year(s): At least 8 years of experience as a news anchor is preferred

Education

Preferred

• Bachelors or better

Licenses & Certifications

Preferred

• Drivers License