Gray Media
Streaming Host – KOLD
bGray Media, an Atlanta-based multimedia company, owns and operates the nation’s largest collection of top‑rated local television stations and digital assets, serving 113 markets that reach approximately 36 percent of U.S. television households. The company also operates Gray Digital Media, video production companies, and studio production facilities.
About KOLD b13 News is a Gray Media station and the CBS affiliate in Tucson, Arizona. The station is the best local television station in Southern Arizona, with 62 hours of live, televised newscasts per week across KOLD and our partner KMSB Fox 11. KOLD is committed to the highest standards of excellence in local news, entertainment, information, and public service programming.
Job Summary / Description b13 News seeks an energetic and engaging Streaming Host to bring coverage to a digital audience across Tucson’s streaming and social media platforms. This role blends digital anchoring/hosting with producing news stories for streaming and social media. The host will work with fellow streaming hosts and the digital team to develop, plan, and execute digital streaming strategies as our audience grows annually.
Duties / Responsibilities
Go live according to the shift schedule on streaming and other digital platforms, presenting breaking news, severe weather, community events, and planned programming.
Create short‑form and long‑form video stories for our website, app, streaming platforms, and social media sites using content gathered by reporters, as well as unique content.
Anchor and produce digital‑first updates, explainers, and special reports.
Coach and collaborate with reporting staff to present their stories on streaming platforms.
Work with the newsroom to identify opportunities for unique digital video coverage.
Assist with updating the station’s website and social media with news stories as needed.
Maintain high‑quality content with accurate, error‑free reporting.
Help 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.
Book live interviews and segments with sources, community members, and sales clients.
Qualifications / Requirements
Education: Bachelor’s degree in Broadcast Journalism, Communications, or a related field, or equivalent professional experience.
Experience: 3–5 years in a newsroom, with streaming host experience preferred.
Experience using ENPS, VMix, Singular graphics, and internet production tools.
Ability to work a flexible schedule and as a team member.
Advanced understanding of newscast presentation.
Excellent writing and graphics skills with the ability to produce interesting and substantive content.
The “gift of gab.”
Ability to coordinate daily and long‑range segments from first contact to on‑air product.
Strong written and verbal communication skills.
Ability to work in a creative, fast‑paced environment.
Ability to make quick decisions without losing composure.
Ability to manage multiple projects and assignments simultaneously.
Previous experience with script writing and editorial work preferred.
Application Process If you feel qualified, visit
https://gray.tv/careers#currentopenings
and search by job title or station call letters. Click "Apply Now," upload your resume, cover letter, and references. Current employees may apply through the Gray‑TV UltiPro self‑service portal.
Additional Info KOLD-TV/Gray Media is a drug‑free company. Gray Media provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, or genetics. The company complies with all applicable state and local nondiscrimination laws. Gray explicitly prohibits workplace harassment based on protected characteristics; improper interference may result in discipline up to and including discharge.
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About KOLD b13 News is a Gray Media station and the CBS affiliate in Tucson, Arizona. The station is the best local television station in Southern Arizona, with 62 hours of live, televised newscasts per week across KOLD and our partner KMSB Fox 11. KOLD is committed to the highest standards of excellence in local news, entertainment, information, and public service programming.
Job Summary / Description b13 News seeks an energetic and engaging Streaming Host to bring coverage to a digital audience across Tucson’s streaming and social media platforms. This role blends digital anchoring/hosting with producing news stories for streaming and social media. The host will work with fellow streaming hosts and the digital team to develop, plan, and execute digital streaming strategies as our audience grows annually.
Duties / Responsibilities
Go live according to the shift schedule on streaming and other digital platforms, presenting breaking news, severe weather, community events, and planned programming.
Create short‑form and long‑form video stories for our website, app, streaming platforms, and social media sites using content gathered by reporters, as well as unique content.
Anchor and produce digital‑first updates, explainers, and special reports.
Coach and collaborate with reporting staff to present their stories on streaming platforms.
Work with the newsroom to identify opportunities for unique digital video coverage.
Assist with updating the station’s website and social media with news stories as needed.
Maintain high‑quality content with accurate, error‑free reporting.
Help 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.
Book live interviews and segments with sources, community members, and sales clients.
Qualifications / Requirements
Education: Bachelor’s degree in Broadcast Journalism, Communications, or a related field, or equivalent professional experience.
Experience: 3–5 years in a newsroom, with streaming host experience preferred.
Experience using ENPS, VMix, Singular graphics, and internet production tools.
Ability to work a flexible schedule and as a team member.
Advanced understanding of newscast presentation.
Excellent writing and graphics skills with the ability to produce interesting and substantive content.
The “gift of gab.”
Ability to coordinate daily and long‑range segments from first contact to on‑air product.
Strong written and verbal communication skills.
Ability to work in a creative, fast‑paced environment.
Ability to make quick decisions without losing composure.
Ability to manage multiple projects and assignments simultaneously.
Previous experience with script writing and editorial work preferred.
Application Process If you feel qualified, visit
https://gray.tv/careers#currentopenings
and search by job title or station call letters. Click "Apply Now," upload your resume, cover letter, and references. Current employees may apply through the Gray‑TV UltiPro self‑service portal.
Additional Info KOLD-TV/Gray Media is a drug‑free company. Gray Media provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, or genetics. The company complies with all applicable state and local nondiscrimination laws. Gray explicitly prohibits workplace harassment based on protected characteristics; improper interference may result in discipline up to and including discharge.
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