News Anchor / MMJ

Job Description

NEWS ANCHOR/MMJ (W/END) - KNOP

About KNOP:

KNOP-TV has some of the highest news ratings of any station in the country and a proud tradition of journalism that goes back more than 60 years. It is a powerful local voice, highlighting the strong community spirit in the region, and serving as an advocate and voice for those who need to be heard. The newscast production plays well above the market size with automation, robotic cameras, and cutting-edge graphics, in support of an award-winning staff.

North Platte, Nebraska, is placed perfectly between Denver and Omaha. With a rich history with covered wagons and Buffalo Bill's Wild West Shows, tourists make this a destination to experience a step back into those western days and to have leisurely getaways to the white sand beaches of Lake McConaughy or experience local hiking and biking trails.

Job Summary/Description:

KNOP-TV is looking for a driven journalist for the role of weekend anchor/MMJ in our main North Platte newsroom. In this position, you will be the driver of the market's dominant weekend newscasts. You will also use your reporting skills three days a week as a news MMJ.

Duties/Responsibilities include (but not limited to):
• Anchor and produce weekend evening newscasts, and report 3 days a week
• Select and produce stories that matter to viewers in the local area
• Write scripts, build graphics, and edit video that helps you tell a complete and effective story
• Work with the local meteorologist to cover the day's top news and weather stories
• Monitor and post to digital platforms as news develops
• Meet tight daily deadlines
• Respond urgently and appropriately to breaking and developing news

Qualifications/Requirements:
• A consistent track record of meeting deadlines
• Familiar with producing and video editing
• Effective live on-air communicator
• A four-year degree in journalism or a related field, or equivalent professional experience
• Familiarity with ENPS, Edius, TVU, Arc Publishing, Sony ENG, Social Media a plus

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, and references.

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

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

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

Jobcode: Reference SBJ-gqx3nm-18-191-5-237-42 in your application.