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NEWS ANCHOR/MMJ (MORNING) - KAIT
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About Gray Media Gray Media, or Gray, is a multimedia company headquartered in Atlanta, Georgia, formally known as Gray Television, Inc. The company is the nation's largest owner of top-rated local television stations and digital assets serving 113 television markets that collectively reach approximately 36 percent of US television households. The portfolio includes 77 markets with the top-rated television station and 100 markets with the first and/or second-highest-rated television station, as well as the largest Telemundo Affiliate group with 43 markets totaling nearly 1.5 million Hispanic TV Households. The company also owns Gray Digital Media, a full-service digital agency offering national and local clients digital marketing strategies with the most advanced digital products and services. Gray's additional media properties include video production companies Raycom Sports, Tupelo Media Group, and PowerNation Studios, and studio production facilities Assembly Atlanta and Third Rail Studios.
About KAIT KAIT 8 is located in beautiful Jonesboro, Arkansas, and serves Northeast Arkansas and Southeast Missouri. The station is the market's dominant news leader, holding the ABC, NBC, and CW affiliations. KAIT prides itself on being on the cutting edge of new technology in our industry.
Job Summary / Description KAIT-TV is looking for the next morning anchor for the #1 rated "Good Morning Region 8." The ideal candidate will be a passionate journalist, aggressive about covering local news. You should be an energetic “morning person” who confidently delivers the news viewers need to start their days. We need an anchor who is involved in the day-to-day operations of the newsroom, including developing and turning enterprise and investigative content.
Duties / Responsibilities
Anchoring at least 2.5 hours of news a day
Collaborating and assisting producers with the treatment and writing of new content
Researching, gathering, shooting, writing, and editing news stories for on-air and online
Completing regular franchises or special investigative reports
Writing in a clear, concise, conversational manner
Reporting "live" on the scene during breaking news or weather
Developing and maintaining sources of information
Demonstrating sound news judgment
Participating in story selection meetings
Posting and regularly updating stories and other material on the web and social media
Interacting with viewers on social media, including regular presence on Facebook Live
Meeting tight deadlines and working well under pressure
Performing other job-related duties as assigned
Qualifications / Requirements
At least two years of experience in a commercial newsroom
Bachelor's in journalism or related field preferred
Knowledge of ENPS and Edius is a plus
Clean driving record
If you feel you’re qualified and want to work with a great group of people, go to https://gray.tv/careers#currentopenings, type in the job title or 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).
KAIT-TV/Gray Media is a drug-free company.
Additional Info Gray Media 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 Media 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 Media 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.
Seniority Level
Entry level
Employment Type
Full-time
Job Function
Marketing, Public Relations, and Writing/Editing
Industries
Broadcast Media Production and Distribution
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NEWS ANCHOR/MMJ (MORNING) - KAIT
role at
Gray Media
1 week ago Be among the first 25 applicants
About Gray Media Gray Media, or Gray, is a multimedia company headquartered in Atlanta, Georgia, formally known as Gray Television, Inc. The company is the nation's largest owner of top-rated local television stations and digital assets serving 113 television markets that collectively reach approximately 36 percent of US television households. The portfolio includes 77 markets with the top-rated television station and 100 markets with the first and/or second-highest-rated television station, as well as the largest Telemundo Affiliate group with 43 markets totaling nearly 1.5 million Hispanic TV Households. The company also owns Gray Digital Media, a full-service digital agency offering national and local clients digital marketing strategies with the most advanced digital products and services. Gray's additional media properties include video production companies Raycom Sports, Tupelo Media Group, and PowerNation Studios, and studio production facilities Assembly Atlanta and Third Rail Studios.
About KAIT KAIT 8 is located in beautiful Jonesboro, Arkansas, and serves Northeast Arkansas and Southeast Missouri. The station is the market's dominant news leader, holding the ABC, NBC, and CW affiliations. KAIT prides itself on being on the cutting edge of new technology in our industry.
Job Summary / Description KAIT-TV is looking for the next morning anchor for the #1 rated "Good Morning Region 8." The ideal candidate will be a passionate journalist, aggressive about covering local news. You should be an energetic “morning person” who confidently delivers the news viewers need to start their days. We need an anchor who is involved in the day-to-day operations of the newsroom, including developing and turning enterprise and investigative content.
Duties / Responsibilities
Anchoring at least 2.5 hours of news a day
Collaborating and assisting producers with the treatment and writing of new content
Researching, gathering, shooting, writing, and editing news stories for on-air and online
Completing regular franchises or special investigative reports
Writing in a clear, concise, conversational manner
Reporting "live" on the scene during breaking news or weather
Developing and maintaining sources of information
Demonstrating sound news judgment
Participating in story selection meetings
Posting and regularly updating stories and other material on the web and social media
Interacting with viewers on social media, including regular presence on Facebook Live
Meeting tight deadlines and working well under pressure
Performing other job-related duties as assigned
Qualifications / Requirements
At least two years of experience in a commercial newsroom
Bachelor's in journalism or related field preferred
Knowledge of ENPS and Edius is a plus
Clean driving record
If you feel you’re qualified and want to work with a great group of people, go to https://gray.tv/careers#currentopenings, type in the job title or 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).
KAIT-TV/Gray Media is a drug-free company.
Additional Info Gray Media 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 Media 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 Media 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.
Seniority Level
Entry level
Employment Type
Full-time
Job Function
Marketing, Public Relations, and Writing/Editing
Industries
Broadcast Media Production and Distribution
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