News Anchor/reporter (morning) - Kxii
Company: Gray Television
Location: Sherman
Posted on: June 21, 2022
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Job Description:
About Gray Television:
Gray Television is a leading media company that owns and operates
high-quality stations in 113 television markets that collectively
reach 36 percent of US television households.
We constantly strive for excellence. Through upgrading to the
latest technology and seeking new ways to stay on top in our
markets, we focus on training and development of the best and
brightest employees in the business.
About KXII:
Would you like to advance your career at an award-winning
television station that leads the market in both news and
programming? What we do at KXII matters, perhaps more than it ever
has before. With an endless choice of sources, more people turn to
KXII 12Media for local news, weather coverage and entertainment
programming. We take pride in being the source most Texomans
choose, whether watching television, reading online, following
through social media, or consuming our content in any combination
of these ways. Our employees contribute to that success on a daily
basis. A dedicated group of experienced veterans and young
professionals work hard morning, noon and night to serve our
community by giving our customers the best quality content
possible. We are where our community turns when severe weather
threatens and when huge stories break. Regardless of their
position, our employees take pride in that every day.
Job Summary/Description:
KXII News 12 is seeking a news co-anchor/reporter for the market's
top-rated morning newscast. This is morning television, where a
little personality goes a long way. News readers need not
apply.
Primary job duties and responsibilities include, but are not
limited to:
co-anchor 2-hour weekday morning newscast
field report as needed when there is breaking and spot local news
in the mornings
serve as OTT anchor during morning hours
serve as high school football reporter on Friday nights in the
fall
copy edit and occasionally write scripts for morning and midday
newscasts
record and broadcast live local news reports for our local radio
partners daily
help produce midday newscast and fill-in anchor as needed
possess great live reporting skills for field anchoring and
breaking news
compose station's quarterly FCC Issues report
help post digital content (news stories, interview segments, social
media, etc.)
appear at various community events that may occur outside normal
shift
serve as mentor and teacher to young reporters and producers
Qualifications/Requirements:
Prior anchoring and on-air reporting experience preferred. Please
include a link to your demo reel in your application. The right
candidate will have the ability to anchor every type of story, be
willing to book and perform live in-studio interviews, help produce
the morning and midday newscasts, write great copy, edit video, and
occasionally anchor or report from the field. Must possess strong
writing and information gathering skills, be a quick thinker ready
for anything, and have strong ad-lib abilities. College degree in
related field preferred. Must have good driving record and valid
driver's license, and a commitment to Gray's drug-free workplace
policy. KXII is an Equal Opportunity Employer and a drug free
workplace. Must pass pre-employment drug abd motor vehicle record
screening. We participate in E-Verify.
Qualified, interested applicants may 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
Additional Info:
Gray Television provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to
all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race,
color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability or genetics.
In addition to federal law requirements, Gray Television complies
with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in
employment in every location in which the company has facilities.
This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment,
including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination,
layoff, recall, and transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and
training.
Gray Television expressly prohibits any form of workplace
harassment based on race, color, religion, gender, sexual
orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age,
genetic information, disability, or veteran status. Improper
interference with the ability of Gray's employees to perform their
job duties may result in discipline up to and including
discharge.
As a condition of employment, Gray Television will require that
newly hired employees, whether part-time or full-time, be fully
vaccinated against the coronavirus by the first workday to the
extent permitted by applicable law unless you qualify for a medical
or religious accommodation.
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