News Anchor

Job Description

News Anchor - KKCO

NEWS ANCHOR (MORNING) - KKCO

At Gray Television, Inc., we offer employees the opportunity to connect with something larger than ourselves. Each day, our employees work alongside great people on fast-paced exciting and innovative projects that inspire change in the world around us. At GrayTV, our employees know that growth opportunities are endless and possibilities are all around us.

We understand that life needs balance. That is why we offer our employees and eligible family members a comprehensive benefits package, including:
• Safe harbor 401(k) Plan with matching and profit sharing contributions
• Major Medical, dental, and vision plan options
• Employer contributions towards HSA plans
• Flex benefits, including healthcare and dependent care FSA plans
• Employer Paid Life
• Short and Long-term disability
• Voluntary plans, including hospital indemnity, critical illness, whole life and accident insurance
• 10 paid company holidays, plus PTO
• Wellness initiatives and other exciting work-life programs

About KKCO:

KKCO 11 News is the news leader in the Grand Junction market. The largest city between Salt Lake and Denver, our outdoor recreation and mild climate draw people from across the country here. Our area sees all four seasons and you can ski and golf on the same day during certain parts of the year. Home to the Grand Junction Rockies and a huge summer country music festival, Grand Junction is a perfect community where residents enjoy the best of the outdoors and all the area has to offer. Our station has a history in our communities as being not only the news leader, but a community partner. Our focus on digital allows us to reach far beyond our broadcast signal, to communities in southern Colorado and eastern Utah.

Job Summary/Description: Job Pay (Hourly/Salary): $34,000-$37,000 per yr.

KKCO/KJCT is looking for an experienced journalist to anchor the Western Slope's dominant #1 morning and noon newscasts. The ideal candidate thrives when working with a team and shows strong editorial judgment. Strong leadership and accuracy are a must. Anchors are expected to regularly create original content, develop story ideas and sources, and help generate compelling and understandable newscasts. The starting pay is $34,000-$37,000 per year.

Primary job duties and responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
- Anchor daily newscasts
- Approve reporter and producer scripts
- Development of sources and stories within the community
- Engage with viewers in the community and over social media
- Work with producers and reporters to grow their skills
- Produce the Midday newscast
- Candidates should also exhibit a good work ethic, strong people skills, and maintain a professional attitude
- This position may require holiday work

Qualifications/Requirements:
- At least 1 to 3 years of anchor or reporting experience
- Degree in broadcast journalism or related field
- Strong, demonstrated news judgment
- Excellent writing and copy-editing skills
- Live reporting and strong on-camera presentation skills
- Proficiency in story creation and newscast production
- Organizational and leadership skills, and the ability to make deadline
- Familiarity with ENPS a plus

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'', we encourage you to upload your resume and cover letter

Jobcode: Reference SBJ-r07w88-3-141-24-134-42 in your application.