News Anchor / Producer

Job Description

News Anchor / Producer - KEYC

NEWS ANCHOR/PRODUCER (EVENING) - KEYC

About KEYC:

Mankato metropolitan area. The friendly, welcoming region is a happy mix of city and country living. We broadcast more than 40 hours of local news, weather, and sports each week and maintain the most highly visited social media sites in southern Minnesota.

Enjoy all four seasons in the booming Greater Mankato metropolitan area. The friendly, welcoming region is a happy mix of city and country living. We broadcast more than 25 hours of local news, weather, and sports each week and maintain the most highly visited social media sites in southern Minnesota.

Job Summary/Description:

KEYC News Now is looking for an evening anchor/producer. You will be responsible for producing and anchoring a newscast as well as assisting in producing other newscasts and serving as a fill-in anchor on other newscasts. We want someone who can connect with the community, understand quality storytelling, and is able to gather their content.

KEYC News Now is expanding and looking for an anchor/producer. We want someone who can connect with the community, understand quality storytelling and is able to gather their own content. The ideal candidate must have excellent written and verbal communication skills and the ability to work under a deadline. You will be responsible for producing and anchoring a newscast as well as assisting in producing other newscasts and serving as a fill-in anchor on other newscasts. Live reports will also be expected. You should also be skilled in social media and online news production. Time management skills are a must. A valid driver's license as well as a safe driving record is necessary. Bachelor's degree in communications, Journalism, English or related field of study required. You must be a team player with a great attitude and be available to work various schedules as needed.

Duties/Responsibilities include, but not limited to:
• Create and deliver compelling news content by reporting daily news stories using ENG Equipment
• Use a ''Think like a viewer'' mindset in covering local news, what will a viewer find relevant
• Edit video blending natural sound with field interviews and reporter track
• Write clear, concise news copy that is balanced
• Shoot video using the station's broadcast quality ENG Equipment
• Furnish a minimum of 3 story ideas daily
• Use newsroom computer system to gather and write news stories
• Update station website and social media accounts throughout the day
• Adhere to station branding and promotion
• Adhere to safety rules and programs and assist in implementing new safety initiatives
• Other duties as requested by News Director and/or News Content Manager

Qualifications/Requirements:
• Excellent writing skills, news judgment and ethics
• Strong verbal and written skills
• Ability to work well under pressure and work well with a diverse station staff
• Must be willing to work flexible shifts, and be on call when necessary
• Valid driver's license and good driving record
• Excellent presentation skills, judgment and ethics
• Drive to develop original content
• Understanding of digital/social media platforms and strategy
• Produce content with urgency and immediacy
• Strong work ethic, organizational and leadership skills
• Integrity, accountability, teamwork

Interested applicants can go to https://gray.tv/careers#currentopenings, you may type in the job title, station call letters, or click on ''apply now'', and upload your cover letter, resume, and references.

(Current employees who are interested in this position can apply through the Gray-TV UltiPro self-service portal)

KEYC-TV/Gray Television, Inc. is a drug-free company.

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

Jobcode: Reference SBJ-d9kvbz-18-188-250-166-42 in your application.