News Anchor

Job Description

NEWS ANCHOR (MORNING SHOW) - WBKO

About WBKO:

WBKO Television is the dominant source for local news and entertainment in the Bowling Green area and operates the ABC, FOX and CW affiliates.

Nestled in the heart of South-Central Kentucky between Louisville and Nashville, WBKO is home to Emmy and AP award winning mentors. We offer employees flexibility to learn other jobs with the latest industry equipment and software; live news experience; and encouragement to volunteer in the community. Over the last 15 years, we have helped raise more than nine million dollars for St. Jude Children's Research Hospital. We also enjoy being a part of the community by engaging in activities including ringing the bell for the Salvation Army at Christmas, helping to promote United Way's Day of Caring, and jumping into icy cold water for Junior Achievement's Penguin Plunge.

Bowling Green is the fastest growing city in Kentucky and is ''geared for fun'' as the home of the Corvette, the Bowling Green Hot Rods baseball team, and countless caves and hiking trails ready to be explored! Mammoth Cave National Park, the world's longest known cave system, is also right down I-65. The arts scene is active in Bowling Green with the Southern Kentucky Performing Arts Center (SKyPAC) which brings in nationally known artists and productions.

WBKO works closely with Western Kentucky University by airing a weekly ''View from the Hill'' segment and covering its programs and Division I sports teams. WBKO is proud to serve our community and nurture our employees to grow professionally, be more community-oriented, and have fun in a family environment.

Job Summary/Description:

WBKO is seeking an energetic anchor for our dominant weekday morning show, AM Kentucky. This person will be the friendly face greeting our viewers every morning and helping them start their day. This position will also anchor and produce our community-interview driven Midday LIVE program at 11 a.m. This is a great opportunity for a reporter looking to transition to the anchor desk full-time.

Essential responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
• Anchor daily newscasts
• Approve producer and reporter scripts, as needed
• Develop sources and stories within the community.
• Engage with viewers in the community and over social media
• Produce our interview-driven Midday newscast, including scheduling In-Studio & remote
interviews
• Candidates should exhibit good work ethic, strong people skills, and maintain professional
attitude.

Qualifications/Requirements:
• Strong writing background
• Live reporting and strong on-camera presentation skills
• Proficiency in story creation and newscast production
• Strong news judgment
• High-level understanding of journalist ethics
• Positive attitude and ability to help coach and mentor fellow team members
• Drug screen and MVR check required

Come join our dynamic news team, go to https://gray.tv/careers#currentopening, 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-r07q16-3-139-236-89-42 in your application.