Job Description
About KOLD:
At KOLD, a Gray Television station and the CBS affiliated located in Tucson, Arizona celebrating our 70th year is on a growth trajectory. It is our job and inherent desire to be the best local television station in Tucson, Arizona, and the #1 digital platform across the state, region, and the country. We are committed to the highest standards of excellence in our local news, entertainment, information, and public service programming. KOLD 13 NEWS currently produces 62 hours of news per week. As the market leader in news, digital, and social media, KOLD 13 NEWS is LIVE, LOCAL & LATEBREAKING. Tucson's plentiful sunshine, natural beauty, and diverse culture lend to an active lifestyle rich in great food, Hundreds of miles of hiking trails, from the Sonoran Desert, to the Sky Islands peaks 9,000 feet above sea level, provide breathtaking views, unforgettable sunsets, and access to nature for all ages and abilities, challenging biking trails, and unforgettable experiences.
Job Summary/Description:
Southern Arizona's news leader is seeking our next born storyteller. We're looking for someone who lives for current events – who has excellent news judgment, superb writing skills, and a knack for uncovering stories, not just covering them
Duties/Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
• Develop and pitch unique, enterprise stories daily
• Shoot, write, edit, and present compelling stories, either solo or with a photographer
• Optimize story presentation for each KOLD news platform
• Participate in daily editorial decisions
Qualifications/Requirements:
• Bachelor's degree in broadcast journalism or a related field
• Self-starter skills
• Strong writing skills and editorial judgment
• Ability to shoot and edit on deadline
• Strong understanding of digital and social platforms
• Clean Driving Record
• Strong on-camera presence
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
Gray Television encourages all new employees to be fully vaccinated against the coronavirus virus prior to or by the first workday.
Jobcode: Reference SBJ-rvzex0-18-227-140-134-42 in your application.