NEWS ANCHOR (W/END) - KBJR Job at Gray Television, Inc. in Duluth

Gray Media, or Gray, is a multimedia company headquartered in Atlanta, Georgia, formally known as Gray Television, Inc. The company is the nation's largest owner of top-rated local television stations and digital assets serving 113 television markets that collectively reach approximately 36 percent of US television households.

We understand that life needs balance. That is why we offer our employees and eligible family members a comprehensive benefits package, including:

• Comprehensive Medical(Rx), Dental, and Vision Coverage
• Health Savings Account with Company contributions
• Flexible Spending Account
• Employer-paid life and disability benefits
• Paid parental leave benefits
• Adoption and Surrogacy Benefits
• 401(k) Plan, including matching and profit-sharing contributions
• Employee Assistance Program
• Voluntary benefits, including Hospital Indemnity, Critical Illness, Accident Insurance, and supplemental life insurance coverage
• Paid Time Off, including Relocation PTO
• Focus on Caring

The salary for this position is $38,000 - $41,000/annually.

Job Summary/Description:

KBJR is looking for a news anchor to lead our weekend evening broadcasts. The successful candidate will anchor weekend evening news on air and across digital and social platforms, will perform general assignment reporter duties during the week, and fill in weekday anchoring as needed.

The other three days of this journalist’s workweek will be spent working with our weekday team as a multimedia journalist. Evenings can bring multiple opportunities to grow as a live reporter. From breaking news to engaging interviews and demonstrations with new businesses, the reporter role is vital to taking our viewers out of the studio.

Some common skills needed for both roles include time management, curiosity, the ability to work on a deadline, strong writing skills, and the ability to adapt.

Duties/Responsibilities:

• Gathering data and relevant information on local and national newsworthy events
• Create and present accurate, fair, unbiased news content as assigned.
• Must be visible in the community and make a reasonable number of appearances in the local DMA
• Develop and maintain a network of news sources to create exclusive local news content
• Stay current on both local and national news events
• Work cross-functionally and cooperatively as a team member under tight deadlines
• The ability to interact professionally and effectively with all internal KBJR employees and external organizations
• Ability to read and understand a variety of materials ranging from daily newspapers/news sites, professional journals, technical reports, and legal documents
• Ability to interpret information to establish facts and determine truth
• Ability to be a creative thinker and find new and entertaining ways to present information
• Should be well presented on-camera with the ability to deliver copy ready from a Teleprompter or similar device
• Act as a team player and newsroom leader while displaying an ability to handle a variety of tasks, and make sound decisions in a fast-paced, deadline-driven, stressful environment
• Have the willingness to anchor from the field and work on special projects as assigned
• Demonstrated ability in good news judgment
• Ability to interact with all levels of station and corporate management while working well with producers, reporters, and technical staff to help craft compelling and memorable newscasts

Qualifications/Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in Broadcast Journalism, Communications, or a related field, or equivalent professional experience
• 2 years of experience as a television anchor or reporter
• Basic understanding of Windows-based electronics and the ability to learn ENPS as well as new systems as they are implemented.
• Ability to work a flexible work schedule and work as a member of a team.
• Must possess an advanced understanding of newscast presentation.
• Must possess excellent writing and graphics skills with the ability to provide an interesting and substantive product.
• Must be results-oriented.
• Ability to focus on coordination of daily and long-range segments from first contact to on-air product.
• Must possess strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work in a creative, fast-paced environment.
• Ability to make quick decisions without losing composure.
• Must be able to manage multiple projects and assignments simultaneously.
• Previous experience with script writing and editorial experience preferred.

Gray Media 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 Media complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities.

This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.