News Anchor

Job Description

News Anchor - KYTV

NEWS ANCHOR - (DAYSIDE)
- KYTV

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.

We understand that life needs balance. That is why we offer our employees and eligible family members a comprehensive benefits package, including:
• Comprehensive Medical(Rx), Dental and Vision Coverage
• Health Savings Account with Company contributions
• Flexible Spending Account
• Employer-paid life and disability benefits
• Paid parental leave benefits
• Adoption and Surrogacy Benefits
• 401(k) Plan, including matching and profit-sharing contributions
• Employee Assistance Program
• Voluntary benefits, including Hospital Indemnity, Critical Illness, Accident Insurance, and supplemental life insurance coverage
• Paid Time Off, including Relocation PTO
• Focus on Caring

Salary/Wage:

$43,888 - $60,000/yr

Shift and Schedule:

Mon. - Fri. 8:00 am - 5:00 pm

Job Type:

Full-Time

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Job Summary/Description:

KY3 in Springfield, MO (market 72), the award-winning dominant number one station in the beautiful Ozark mountains has a rare opening for a dayside anchor. This is the perfect job for an experienced candidate who has worked nightside or mornings throughout their career and now wants a more ''regular'' shift. Candidate should be energetic, creative, value hard work, and be a great storyteller. The successful candidate will anchor news on-air and on streaming, plus do special franchises and series throughout the year. If you love community service and meeting the public, this is the job for you. KY3 hosts several community events and tours each year. Field anchoring is a plus we value. We need an anchor who will be involved in the day-to-day operations of the newsroom, and be a mentor to staff members.

Duties/Responsibilities include (but are not limited, to):
- Be able to program and ''work'' (or willing to learn) a touchscreen on-air smoothly
- Be able to move around on set throughout the newscast – standing and sitting
- Research, gather, shoot, write, edit, and report news stories on-air and online in the most accurate, appealing, timely, and creative way using all sources.
- Be able to do regular franchise or special reports as assigned by the news director
- Be able to write in a clear, concise, conversational manner.
- Must read through scripts thoroughly before going on-air.
- Possess excellent interview and conversational writing/presentation skills
- Report ''live'' on the scene, especially during breaking news or weather
- Develop and maintain sources of information and knowledge about assignments
- Demonstrate sound news judgment and journalist ethics; collaborate with others to present the story in the best way possible
- Mentor other staff members, especially MMJs
- Be able to ad-lib for hours during breaking news, election coverage, or weather
- Must be able to utilize non-linear editing equipment on a daily basis
- Enterprise hard-news, research-driven packages under tight deadlines
- Participate in the story selection process through meetings. Daily contribution of lead story ideas centering on safety and security is required
- Attend/host/speak at community service, schools, and community events regularly (several times a month); meet and greet viewers
- Post and regularly update stories and other material on the web and social media per station requirements. Interaction with viewers on social media is a must, including the ability to do Facebook lives regularly
- Communicate with the web staff and other appropriate staff members during breaking news
- Follow clothing and appearance guidelines set by the news director
- Must be a visual storyteller; perform creative stand-ups and explanatory, moving live shots when needed.
- Holiday work will be required. Must be available during breaking news and weather to work extended shifts. Some fill-in work on weekends is required.
- Be willing to learn or possess a broad and working knowledge of the viewing area, including people, places, things, and history
- Critique, feedback, and training are part of the job
- Perform other job-related duties as assigned
- Ability to carry, shoot, and edit video with digital cameras
- Strong initiative and attention to detail
- Maintain professional and ethical conduct at the station and in the community
- Ability to maintain a positive work atmosphere by behaving in a manner that will mesh well with co-workers, supervisors, and viewers
- Must stay current with national and local news/weather, know what is going on in the community

Qualifications/Requirements:
- Must have anchored at a local or network television station for at least three years
- Bachelor degree in journalism or related field is preferred
- Work with ENPS and Grass Valley Edius editing is a plus

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)

KYTV-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-gpzqp4-3-145-156-35-42 in your application.