NEWS ANCHOR - KYTV/KSPR

Company: Gray Television
Location: Springfield
Posted on: January 24, 2023

Job Description:

About Gray Television: Gray Television 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 -KYTV/KSPR: KY3 is part of a seven-station group in Springfield, MO. KY3 is one of the most dominant NBC affiliates in the country. KY3/KSPR covers 31 counties in southwest Missouri and northwest Arkansas. We are proud of our close connections with the communities we serve in the Ozarks. Job Summary/Description: Duties/Responsibilities will include (but not be limited to) the following: --- Create and maintain a programming schedule for our OTT streaming apps.--- Anchor on-air and streaming content throughout weekdays--- Schedule and conduct interviews live at the digital desk--- Be able to respond quickly and aggressively to breaking news and communicate it well without a script. Gather, write and edit content under heavy deadline pressure without compromising accuracy or credibility.--- Be able to utilize social media to create conversations with the audience, engage and encourage viewers to ask questions during live presentations. --- Learn to operate the digital desk switcher and audio board to use daily during your shift --- Learn to create livestreams, clip and publish events and content through our website CMS.--- Ability to have good news judgment and journalistic integrity.--- Must be an innovative team player with an ability to handle a variety of tasks and make sound decisions in a fast-paced, deadline-drive and sometimes stressful environment.--- Ability to interpret information to establish facts and determine truth.--- Ability to develop content through state and national feeds, affiliates and independent sources.--- Ability to interact with all levels of station and corporate management.--- Flexibility with scheduling and/or assigned work shifts is preferred; willingness to work overtime and on weekends with short notice if needed.--- Must be willing to work at our station in Springfield, MO.--- Follow all clothing and appearance guidelines as set by the news director.--- Perform other job duties as assigned. Qualifications/Requirements: --- Must be 18 years-old or older--- Bachelor's or master's degree in journalism or related field is preferred--- Experience on-air in television and on streaming/social media is a must--- Basic experience with both newsroom computer systems is preferred (ENPS and Grass Valley editing)--- Candidates must successfully complete an MVR check and be able to drive if necessary--- Must have unrestricted work authorization in the United States--- Must submit a link to a "reel" of your on-camera work. - Do not apply if you don't have an example of you on video If you feel you're qualified and want to work with a great group of people go to , you may type in the job title, station call letters, or click on "apply now", upload your resume, cover letter and references (include reel-link of your work.) KYTV/KSPR-TV/Gray Television Group, Inc. is a drug-free company Additional Info: Gray Television provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability or genetics. In addition to federal law requirements, Gray Television complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.Gray Television expressly prohibits any form of workplace harassment based on race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, genetic information, disability, or veteran status. Improper interference with the ability of Gray's employees to perform their job duties may result in discipline up to and including discharge. As a condition of employment, Gray Television will require that newly hired employees, whether part-time or full-time, be fully vaccinated against the coronavirus by the first workday to the extent permitted by applicable law -unless you qualify for -a medical or religious accommodation.

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