News Anchor / Senior MMJ

Job Description

NEWS ANCHOR/SENIOR MMJ (W/END) - KBTX

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 KBTX:

KBTX Media operates the CBS and CW affiliates in Bryan-College Station, Texas, serving an 18-county area known as the Brazos Valley. For nearly 70 years, we've been the dominant choice for local news and entertainment. Our team produces about 40 hours of original content each week across our broadcast and streaming platforms.

Job Summary/Description:

KBTX Media is looking for an experienced anchor and multimedia journalist to join the Brazos Valley's number-one news team. The ideal candidate demonstrates solid news judgment and storytelling abilities, with a passion for delivering original, imaginative content every day.

KBTX Media is looking for an experienced anchor and multimedia journalist to join the Brazos Valley's number-one news team.

As the region's most trusted source for news, KBTX prides itself on leadership through our product and in our community. Our anchors are leaders in the newsroom, lending a hand to other journalists while developing multiplatform content of their own. Their leadership extends outside of work, too, where they are expected to embrace the people and culture of the Brazos Valley, becoming involved in local organizations and nonprofits.

The ideal candidate demonstrates solid news judgment and storytelling abilities, with a passion for delivering original, imaginative content every day. A successful anchor/MMJ candidate will write, shoot, edit, and present compelling content both on-air and online. You'll also play a key role in developing both long and short-term investigations, with a focus on uncovering the human side of each story.

You must independently enterprise content, enjoy and remain active on social media, and use your storytelling skills to offer meaningful context to issues affecting the Brazos Valley. Great writing and a willingness to learn will earn you this position. This is a weekend position.

Duties/Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
• Identifying the day's most important stories and sourcing materials relevant to your audience
• Researching, writing, and editing daily content for television and digital platforms
• Generating daily stories and content, along with regular enterprise reporting
• Meet daily and weekly deadlines in a fast-paced environment, including a strong digital focus

Qualifications/Requirements:
• Two years of experience in a TV newsroom, as well as a college degree in broadcast journalism or a related field are expected
• Experience in reviewing legal/court documents, submitting open records requests, and an established and responsible presence on digital platforms is a big plus
• Experience with ENPS, BitCentral, and Grass Valley EDUIS is a big plus

Candidates should also exhibit a good work ethic, strong people skills, the ability to be a team player, and maintain a professional attitude. This position requires availability to work weekends and may require holiday work.

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)

KBTX-TV/Gray Media is a drug-free company

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

Jobcode: Reference SBJ-dyzn3m-18-118-32-6-42 in your application.