NEWS ANCHOR (PRIMARY EVENING) - KMOV Job at Gray Media in Maryland Heights

NEWS ANCHOR (PRIMARY EVENING) – KMOV

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About Gray Media

Gray Media, formerly Gray Television, Inc., is a multimedia company headquartered in Atlanta, Georgia, and the nation’s largest owner of top‑rated local television stations and digital assets serving 113 television markets that collectively reach approximately 36 % of U.S. television households. The portfolio includes 77 markets with the top‑rated station and 100 markets with the first or second‑highest rated station, as well as the largest Telemundo affiliate group with 43 markets. Gray Media also owns Gray Digital Media, a full‑service digital agency, and additional media properties such as Raycom Sports, Tupelo Media Group, PowerNation Studios, Assembly Atlanta, and Third Rail Studios.

About KMOV

KMOV is one of the top CBS affiliates in the country, the most watched station in all of Missouri and Southern Illinois, and a leader in Market #24. The station is known for its award‑winning news and weather coverage, numerous community service projects, and effective broadcast and digital marketing solutions.

Job Summary/Description

KMOV is seeking an Anchor/Reporter who is an active newsroom leader and daily journalist. The right candidate will be equally strong behind the desk and in the field, bringing original story ideas every day, delivering outstanding live anchoring, and consistently producing enterprise reporting that advances KMOV’s coverage across linear, streaming, and digital platforms.

Why this role matters

• This role is not "anchor‑only." KMOV expects its Anchor/Reporters to be working reporters first: pitching, reporting, producing, and publishing meaningful journalism every single day.
• The successful candidate will demonstrate leadership and mentorship, raise standards, support teammates, and drive editorial vision.
• A digital‑first mindset is required: content must perform across KMOV and Gray Media streaming and digital properties.

Key requirements (must‑have)

• Demonstrated newsroom leadership: proven ability to lead a team, mentor peers, and make editorial decisions under deadline pressure.
• Daily journalistic output: willing and able to research, produce, and deliver at least one original act of journalism each day (daily enterprise, beat piece, investigative follow‑up, or field report).
• Strong reporting skills: ability to conceive, develop, and execute story ideas independently — thorough sourcing, strong interviewing, accurate and compelling storytelling.
• Equally strong anchoring skills: confident live delivery, ability to introduce and integrate reports from reporters, sports, and weather, and calm, authoritative presence during breaking news.
• Deep knowledge of the greater St. Louis community: established contacts, demonstrated experience covering local issues, and a genuine stake in community events and concerns.
• Digital‑first producer: comfortable posting and optimizing stories for web and social, creating short‑form video and streaming segments, and repurposing content across platforms.
• Willingness to work in the field: frequent field assignments and ability to serve as a Field Anchor when required.

Core responsibilities

• Anchor live newscasts consistently and deliver unscripted breaking news coverage with accuracy and composure.
• Report daily: develop and execute at least one original story per day for broadcast and digital distribution.
• Pitch story ideas and collaborate with producers to turn concepts into executable newscasts, teasers, and promotions.
• Post and optimize stories on KMOV’s website and social platforms; collaborate with digital teams to maximize audience and engagement.
• Build and maintain strong community contacts and represent KMOV at community events and public forums.

What success looks like

• A steady pipeline of original, impactful stories produced and published daily.
• High‑quality live anchoring that complements strong reporting, especially during breaking news or field coverage.
• Measurable digital engagement across KMOV and Gray Media streaming platforms (website views, social interactions, streaming audience growth).
• Strong, visible ties to the St. Louis community and frequent, relevant community‑driven reporting.

Qualifications/Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Journalism, Communications, or related field preferred.
• 3–5 years of experience in a Reporter or Anchor role at a television station — candidates with a demonstrated track record of daily reporting and newsroom leadership will be prioritized.
• Exceptional verbal and written communication skills; strong interview and listening abilities.
• Creative reporter with the ability to generate original story ideas and visual concepts.
• Comfortable working in a fast‑paced environment with strict deadlines and a team‑oriented approach.

Please submit your resume, a link to a demo reel or broadcast examples, and 3–5 recent story links that demonstrate your reporting and anchoring skills.

If you feel you’re qualified and want to work with a great group of people, go to https://gray.tv/careers#currentopenings, type in the job title or station call letters, click "apply now," and upload your resume, cover letter, and references.

KMOV‑TV/Gray Media is a drug‑free company.

Senior­ship level

Mid‑Senior level

Employment type

Full‑time

Job function

Marketing, Public Relations, and Writing/Editing

Industry

Broadcast Media Production and Distribution

Equal Employment Opportunity

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 policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.

Gray Media 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.