Lifestyle Host / News Reporter

Job Description

Lifestyle Host / News Reporter - KKTV

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

This position pays: $36,000.00

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.

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Job Summary/Description:

This unique position is for a lifestyle host for part of the week and a news reporter the remainder. KKTV is looking to hire a well-rounded journalist who can connect with the community to showcase local businesses. This position is for a ''people person'' who can identify relevant and trending topics ahead of the competition, possesses strong ad-libbing skills and proven experience as an on-air personality. The ideal candidate must have a great news sense, experience with Content Management Systems, ability to grow social media followers and is capable of working well under pressure. If you are someone who displays professionalism, personality, on and off the air, can work in collaboration with the KKTV sales team, newsroom, and digital anchor then you are the perfect candidate.

Your responsibilities will include (but not be limited to) the following:
• Produce and host a lifestyle segment
• Conduct interviews that grab the attention of our audience
• Write broadcast and digital news stories that meet standards for journalistic integrity and are compelling
• Contribute regularly to news coverage on TV and online as a reporter
• Operate news equipment in a safe, professional manner
• Maintain a content strategy for digital platforms
• Ability to prioritize and complete multiple projects
• Work closely with sales personnel, assistant news director and digital content manager
• Perform other duties as assigned

Qualifications/Requirements:
• Minimum 2 years anchor or reporter experience
• Resume reel is required
• College degree or equivalent job experience in a journalism-related field
• Experience with producing software, non-linear editing systems and video camera equipment
• Understanding of legal implications of covering the news along with copyright law
• Exceptional news judgment

Are you energetic, positive and goal-oriented with a passion to succeed? Our station invites you to send you cover letter and resume, go to https://gray.tv/careers#currentopenings, click on ''apply now''

Jobcode: Reference SBJ-rv724w-3-138-33-87-42 in your application.