Sports Anchor

Job Description

Sports Anchor - KKTV

SPORTS ANCHOR (W/END) - KKTV

At Gray Television, Inc., we offer employees the opportunity to connect with something larger than ourselves. Each day, our employees work alongside great people on fast-paced exciting and innovative projects that inspire change in the world around us. At GrayTV, our employees know that growth opportunities are endless and possibilities are all around us.

We understand that life needs balance. That is why we offer our employees and eligible family members a comprehensive benefits package, including:
• Safe harbor 401(k) Plan with matching and profit sharing contributions
• Major Medical, dental, and vision plan options
• Employer contributions towards HSA plans
• Flex benefits, including healthcare and dependent care FSA plans
• Employer Paid Life
• Short and Long-term disability
• Voluntary plans, including hospital indemnity, critical illness, whole life and accident insurance
• 10 paid company holidays, plus PTO
• Wellness initiatives and other exciting work-life programs

About KKTV:

KKTV is located in picturesque Downtown Colorado Springs in Colorado, and with breathtaking views of the Front Range of the Rocky Mountains, it's immediately easy to see why people are flocking to colorful Southern Colorado! The Pueblo, Colorado bureau is located 40 minutes to the South of KKTV. KKTV 11 News is the Breaking News and Weather Leader in Southern Colorado, and we always put the safety of our viewers first. With more than 65 years of excellence in the community, a multitude of awards including Emmy, Murrow, and Colorado Broadcaster's Association awards, and state-of-the-art technology, being the leader in the community is integral to the culture of KKTV. Our departments work together as a team to serve our community. We are involved with local non-profits like Pikes Peak United Way and Care and Share Food Bank, and we sponsor fun events like the annual Christmas parade and balloon festival. We work hard and we also like to have fun together. Southern Colorado is our home, and we strive every day to make it an even better place to live and work.

Job Summary/Description: Job Pay (Hourly/Salary): $40 - $42k DOE

KKTV 11 News is looking for a weekend sports anchor/reporter. Ideal candidates must be able to shoot, edit, write and have a strong social media skillset.

The Weekend Sports Anchor/Reporter is responsible for working closely with the Sports Director in enterprising local sports story ideas. Ideal candidates must be able to shoot, edit, write and have a strong social media skillset. When not covering sports, we are looking for someone who can report in news. KKTV is the 'Broncos Station' in the Springs. We are looking for a candidate that is a self-starter, someone who thrives under deadlines and is ready to cover one of the best sports States in America. KKTV covers all things Colorado sports with a heavy emphasis on the Denver teams. If you want to cover the NFL, NBA, NHL, MLB, Air Force Academy and Olympic City as well as local high school stars, this is the perfect job for you. Must contribute daily content to KKTV.COM and other associated digital products. The position requires a clean driving record, proof of insurability, and a valid driver's license.

Please note
- the primary job responsibilities include, but are not limited to the duties listed above

Qualifications/Requirements:
* Writing, reporting, shooting, editing and doing live shots
* Daily news photography and editing
* Must be able to shoot and edit
* Work efficiently alone
* Contribute content daily to KKTV.COM and other associated digital products
* Work in various weather conditions
* Candidate will be scheduled to work weekends
* Must have 2 years of broadcast experience and a college degree
* Position requires a clean driving record, proof of insurability and a valid driver's license

Interested applicants may 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 that are interested in this position can apply through the Gray-TV UltiPro employee portal)

KKTV-TV/Gray Television Group, Inc. is a drug-free company

Gray Television encourages all new employees to be fully vaccinated against the coronavirus virus prior by the first workday.

Jobcode: Reference SBJ-g4qvv7-3-137-156-0-42 in your application.