Digital News Anchor / Producer

Job Description

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 KKTV

KKTV is located in picturesque Downtown Colorado Springs in Colorado, and with breathtaking views of the Front Range of the Rocky Mountains, it's immediately easy to see why people are flocking to colorful Southern Colorado! KKTV 11 News is the Breaking News and Weather Leader in Southern Colorado, and we always put the safety of our viewers first. With more than 65 years of excellence in the community, a multitude of awards including Emmy, Murrow, and Colorado Broadcaster's Association awards, and state-of-the-art technology, being the leader in the community is integral to the culture of KKTV. Our departments work together as a team to serve our community. We are involved with local non-profits like Pikes Peak United Way and Care and Share Food Bank, and we sponsor fun events like the annual Christmas parade and balloon festival. We work hard and we also like to have fun together. Southern Colorado is our home, and we strive every day to make it an even better place to live and work.

Job Summary/Description: Job Pay (Hourly/Salary): $32-$45K DOE

KKTV has an immediate opening for a new and unique position. Applicants must have strong Anchor and Producer skills. They need the ability to clearly convey important information while broadcasting live during breaking news and non-scripted live coverage. The Digital Anchor/Producer must be able to produce solid, accurate, informative news stories in an ever-changing environment.

Primary job duties and responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
• Position requires a professional image while streaming and in any social media accounts.
• Candidate must be able to coordinate with the Digital Content Manager, meteorologists, sports team, and reporters in order to produce, edit, and host a live streaming newscast or provide up-to-the-minute information on breaking news events.
• Work with the newsroom to gather and create content from start to finish, handling all of the set up independently.
• Work behind scenes work and presentation in front of the camera.
• Digital Anchor/Producer is expected to contribute original content on a daily basis for the station website, newscasts and social media platforms.
• Long-range planning is expected as well as special assignments.

Qualifications/Requirements:
• 1 or more years anchoring news at a broadcast station (TV or Radio)
• 1 or more years producing news at a broadcast station (TV or Radio)
This position is not an entry-level position, nor is it a common one. To be successful in this position you must have a self-starter with a high-level of production knowledge. This includes the ability to build and manage a newscast while presenting it in an engaging manner. A successful candidate has knowledge of the various news-gathering tools and libel laws. Experience with a JVC ProHD Studio switcher is a big plus. Please provide links or attach examples of your work.
• Applicable college degree is required. However, experience may be substituted at the employer's discretion. One year of producing and/or anchoring is preferred but experience as a news reporter, assignment editor or other similar journalism experience may be accepted.

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-gxo5x4-3-144-252-140-42 in your application.