Weekend Anchor / MMJ

Job Description

Weekend Anchor / MMJ - KBJR

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 KBJR:

Duluth is located on Lake Superior, the greatest of the Great Lakes. If you are an outdoor enthusiast, then you can consider Duluth paradise. If you prefer the offerings of the big city life, the Twin Cities of Minneapolis and St. Paul are a short drive down I-35. Our building, office space, and studios are state-of-the-art. Located in Canal Park, considered one of Minnesota's top tourist destinations. We have views of Lake Superior and the Hillside of Downtown Duluth. We are within walking distance of the Lakewalk, Aerial Lift Bridge, and many fine restaurants, shops, and clubs.

Learn more about KBJR: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ohxvt9jZbLg

Job Summary/Description:

The ideal candidate is an experienced journalist who can do it all and relishes being a team leader. As the weekend anchor and producer, you'll work closely with reporters to develop content for multiple newscasts, as well as content for web, mobile, and social media platforms. In addition to anchoring and producing on the weekends, this position includes reporting as a multimedia journalist three days during the week. The ability to creatively tell a story and file engaging reports is a must.

Duties/Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
- Anchor multiple weekend newscasts.
- Proofread newscast scripts with attention to accuracy, completeness, and clarity.
- Help research and write news content for TV and digital platform.
- Report on breaking news and special projects, as assigned.
- Develop sources and connections within the community.
- Take part in community outreach as an ambassador for the station.
- Coach and assist reporters and producers regularly.
- Develop, maintain, and regularly engage with viewers on social media.
- Helps execute station policies and mission within newsroom and newscasts.
- Required to work holidays and varying shifts on occasion.
- Gather, shoot, and edit content for multiple platforms
- Pitch and research stories daily
- Responsible for confirming information for your stories
- Report live on the scene when needed
- Other reasonable duties as assigned by the manager

Qualifications/Requirements:
- Valid Driver's License and clean driving record.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Excellent on-camera delivery of scripted and ad-libbed content
- Excellent news judgment and journalistic ethics
- Computer literacy required, including, ideally ENPS news system
- Knowledge of broadcast-quality camera equipment
- Edit video on Edius or similar equipment
- Strong broadcast and AP-style writing skills
- Self-motivated and able to work in a fast-paced deadline-driven environment
- Ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines

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)

KBJR-TV/Gray Media, Inc. is a drug-free company

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

Jobcode: Reference SBJ-rz7q02-3-143-214-86-42 in your application.