Lifesytle Show Correspondent - P / T

Job Description

Lifesytle Show Correspondent - P / T - KYTV

LIFESYTLE SHOW CORRESPONDENT - P/T (Fill In HOST) - KYTV

About KYTV/KSPR:

KY3 is part of a seven-station group in Springfield, MO. KY3 is one of the most dominant NBC affiliates in the country. KY3/KSPR covers 31 counties in southwest Missouri and northwest Arkansas. We are proud of our close connections with the communities we serve in the Ozarks.

Job Summary/Description:

KY3/KSPR, the high-rated NBC and ABC affiliate in Springfield, MO (market 72) is looking for the newest member of our lifestyle program – The Place. We want an experienced television multimedia journalist and fill-in host who loves to be creative with storytelling and can have an on-camera presence. The successful candidate will help with daily photography and editing needs for The Place as well as help with co-hosting when our main talent is out of the office. We want someone who can even go the extra mile by helping set up, shoot, bullet point, and edit compelling stories for our clients. This is a part-time position.

Duties/Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
• Research, gather, shoot, write, edit and front stories for on-air and online in the most accurate, appealing, timely and creative way using all sources.
• Work with our sales clients to achieve quality stories and segments.
• Conduct interviews in the field and on our set.
• Develop and maintain sources of information and knowledge about assignments.
• Able to communicate clearly.
• Ability to shoot video in sequences that help tell the story on-air and on-line.
• Knowledge of lighting and use of natural sound is preferred.
• Must have the ability to edit on non-linear equipment and to adapt to new technology.
• Demonstrate sound news judgment, collaborate with others to present the story in the best way.
• Must be able to utilize non-linear editing equipment on a daily basis like Adobe and Edius.
• Participate in story selection process through meetings, daily contribution of lead story ideas centering on safety and security is required.
• Write and stack stories in ENPS.
• Follow clothing and appearance guidelines.
• Must be a visual storyteller; perform creative stand-ups.
• Be willing to learn or possess a broad and working knowledge of the viewing area, including people, places, things, and history.
• Critique, feedback, and training are part of the job.
• Perform other job-related duties as assigned.
• Must be able to handle several tasks at once.
• Must have flexibility to work any shift, including nights, weekends, mornings and holidays.

Qualifications/Requirements:
• Bachelor's degree in journalism or related field is preferred, but not required
• Experience in a television newsroom or lifestyle program is a must
• 1-3 years' experience in shooting and editing preferred

Interested applicants may 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, cover letter and references

Jobcode: Reference SBJ-dy3n0m-18-116-15-31-42 in your application.