Anchor -Primary Dayside

Job Description

Anchor -Primary Dayside - KLTV

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 KLTV:

KLTV is the dominant station in the Tyler/Longview, TX area of East Texas. We are an ABC affiliate and have been #1 by every ratings measure, uninterrupted in every newscast for 25+ years. We also have a very powerful, dominant digital presence in the market. We are a leader in the industry in digital innovation and digital products--operating and populating 8 different apps and producing an 18-hour-a-day live streaming news service from our newsroom on OTT, desktop, and mobile apps. Modern facility. Top-notch equipment. Experienced News Managers. Positive, encouraging workplace with an emphasis on teaching job skills and journalism. Dominant station preparing for the future in a very powerful company in this industry. We believe we are among the best newsrooms in the country.

Job Summary/Description:

We are looking for an experienced Morning Anchor/Producer who will work with another Co-Anchor/Producer and two other Producers to put together the dominant, #1 morning show in East Texas. At least 1-2 years anchoring experience preferred.

Duties/Responsibilities include (but are not limited, to):
-Co-Anchor 2.5 hours of news each morning
-Produce a half hour or hour of news each morning
-Update digital products as needed overnight
-Public appearances
-Occasional Reporting

Qualifications/Requirements:

College degree in Journalism related field is strongly preferred. Experience in a commercial TV station or strong college program is a major plus. Must have strong writing, organizational skills and excellent communication skills. Must be able to work under deadline pressure. Must work well with news makers, contacts, viewing public and others.

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)

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

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

Jobcode: Reference SBJ-g64no8-3-147-54-100-42 in your application.