Gray Media is hiring: DIGITAL ANCHOR - KKTV in Colorado Springs

About Gray Media: 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 U.S. television households. The portfolio includes 77 markets with the top‑rated television station and 100 markets with the first or second highest‑rated television station, as well as the largest Telemundo affiliate group with 43 markets totaling nearly 1.5 million Hispanic TV households. Gray also owns Gray Digital Media, a full‑service digital agency offering national and local clients advanced digital marketing solutions. Additional media properties include video production companies Raycom Sports, Tupelo Media Group, and PowerNation Studios, and studio production facilities Assembly Atlanta and Third Rail Studios. Job Summary: KKTV is seeking an energetic and engaging Digital Anchor to bring streaming, online, and social media coverage to an established number one audience in Southern Colorado. This position is a combination of digital anchoring/hosting and producing news on our streaming and social media platforms. It includes anchoring streaming presentations from our digital desk, hosting videos on kktv.com, and assisting in developing, planning, and executing digital streaming strategies. Other duties include updating news stories, images, video, and live content for our linear TV operation as appropriate. Deadline to apply: 01/04/2026. Responsibilities: Go live on digital platforms during breaking news, severe weather, community events, planned programming, etc. Create short‑ and long‑form video stories for the website, app, streaming platforms, and social media sites using content gathered by reporters and unique content. Anchor and produce digital‑first updates, explainers, and special reports. Coach and collaborate with reporting staff to maximize the presentation of their stories on digital platforms. Team with the newsroom to identify opportunities for unique digital video coverage. Generate, gather, and provide news and information in an accurate, appealing, timely, and creative way. Help update the station’s website and social media with news stories throughout the day. Maintain a high quality of content with accurate, error‑free reporting. Work with Digital Content Producers to craft and maintain a station voice across platforms. Assist with the creation and implementation of digital strategies and projects that may span multiple weeks or months. Create digital assets, including video, photo galleries, live video streams, and other multimedia to enhance stories. Qualifications: Strong shooting and editing skills. Teamwork skills and willingness to work hard. Prioritize researching lead story ideas daily. Bachelor’s degree in journalism or other related fields and a proven track record through internships and newsroom experience. Salary/Wage: $50,000 – $65,000/yr. Shift and Schedule: Mon. – Fri. (8:00 am – 5:00 pm). Job Type: Full‑Time. Benefits: 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 How to Apply: If you feel you’re qualified, visit https://gray.tv/careers#currentopenings and click apply now. Upload your resume, cover letter, and references. Current employees may apply through the Gray‑TV UltiPro self‑service portal. Additional Info: KKTV‑TV/Gray Media is a drug‑free company. Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Statement: Gray Media provides equal employment opportunities 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 at 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. #J-18808-Ljbffr