SPORTS DIRECTOR - 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.

Job Summary/Description:

KCTV5, the Gray Media-owned, CBS affiliate in Kansas City, is seeking the next leader of our sports department in the home of the Super Bowl Champion Kansas City Chiefs! We're looking for a leader and a teammate. Someone who leads by example doesn't hesitate to make decisions, and who can work closely with the rest of the newsroom to create engaging newscasts and unmatched digital and streaming content.

Duties and responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Selecting and creating stories that matter to viewers
• Delivering scripted material and ad-libbing with professionalism, personality, and purpose
• Shooting video, writing scripts, building graphics, and editing video that helps you tell complete and effective stories
• Planning, gathering, assembling stories, and producing sports hits as needed
• Coordinating with news managers, assignment desk, digital team, and producers to develop enterprising and exclusive content
• Creating content and posting to digital platforms as news develops
• Responding urgently and appropriately to breaking and developing sports news on-air, online, and streaming
• Working under strict deadline pressure
• Demonstrating exceptional time-management skills by meeting all deadlines
• Appearing on behalf of the station at public events

Qualifications/Requirements:

• High-quality shooting, writing, producing, and video editing skills
• Exceptional communication skills
• Sound ethics and judgment
• Consistent track record of meeting deadlines and producing high-level content
• Ability to work varied shifts, including overnights and weekends
• Bachelor's degree in broadcast journalism or a related field
• Self-starter skills
• Knowledge of and ability to operate state-of-the-art television news equipment as well as content management systems, social media, and streaming
• Past anchoring and reporting experience required (5 years preferred)
• Familiarity with ENPS, Edius, LiveU, and Arc is preferred
• Pre-employment MVR check will be run

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 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

• 5 year(s): Past anchoring and reporting experience required (preferred)

Education

Preferred

• Bachelors or better in Journalism

Licenses & Certifications

Required

• Drivers License

Motivations

Preferred

• Flexibility: Inspired to perform well when granted the ability to set your own schedule and goals
• Self-Starter: Inspired to perform without outside help