NEWS ANCHOR/MMJ (MORNING) - KAIT
Gray Local Media, Inc, Keown Station, PA, United States
Location: KAIT‑Station‑Jonesbro, AR – 472 CR 766, Jonesboro, AR 72401, USA
Gray Media, formerly Gray Television, Inc., is a multimedia company headquartered in Atlanta, Georgia. 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. Its portfolio includes 77 markets with the top‑rated television station and 100 markets with the first and/or second‑highest‑rated television station, as well as the largest Telemundo Affiliate group with 45 markets totaling nearly 1.5 million Hispanic TV households. Gray Digital Media is a full‑service digital agency offering national and local clients marketing strategies and advanced digital products. Gray also owns video production companies Raycom Sports, Tupelo Media Group, and PowerNation Studios, and studio production facilities Assembly Atlanta and Third Rail Studios.
About KAIT KAIT 8 is located in beautiful Jonesboro, Arkansas, and serves Northeast Arkansas and Southeast Missouri. The station is the market’s dominant news leader, holding the ABC, NBC, and CW affiliations. KAIT prides itself on being at the cutting edge of new technology in the industry.
Job Summary KAIT‑TV is looking for the next morning anchor for the #1 rated "Good Morning Region 8." The ideal candidate will be a passionate journalist, aggressive about covering local news and an energetic morning person who confidently delivers the news viewers need to start their days. The anchor will be actively involved in the day‑to‑day operations of the newsroom, developing enterprise and investigative content.
Duties & Responsibilities
Anchor at least 2.5 hours of news a day
Collaborate and assist producers with the treatment and writing of new content
Research, gather, shoot, write, and edit news stories for on‑air and online platforms
Complete regular franchises or special investigative reports
Write in a clear, concise, conversational manner
Report "live" on the scene during breaking news or weather
Develop and maintain sources of information
Demonstrate sound news judgment
Participate in story selection meetings
Post and regularly update stories and other material on the web and social media
Interact with viewers on social media, including regular presence on Facebook Live
Meet tight deadlines and work well under pressure
Perform other job‑related duties as assigned
Qualifications & Requirements
At least two years of experience in a commercial newsroom
Bachelor’s in journalism or a related field preferred
Knowledge of ENPS and Edius is a plus
Clean driving record
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, station call letters, or click "apply now". Upload your resume, cover letter, and references. (Current employees who are interested in this position can apply through the Gray‑TV UltiPro self‑service portal.)
Other Information KAIT‑TV/Gray Media is a drug‑free company.
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.
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Gray Media, formerly Gray Television, Inc., is a multimedia company headquartered in Atlanta, Georgia. 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. Its portfolio includes 77 markets with the top‑rated television station and 100 markets with the first and/or second‑highest‑rated television station, as well as the largest Telemundo Affiliate group with 45 markets totaling nearly 1.5 million Hispanic TV households. Gray Digital Media is a full‑service digital agency offering national and local clients marketing strategies and advanced digital products. Gray also owns video production companies Raycom Sports, Tupelo Media Group, and PowerNation Studios, and studio production facilities Assembly Atlanta and Third Rail Studios.
About KAIT KAIT 8 is located in beautiful Jonesboro, Arkansas, and serves Northeast Arkansas and Southeast Missouri. The station is the market’s dominant news leader, holding the ABC, NBC, and CW affiliations. KAIT prides itself on being at the cutting edge of new technology in the industry.
Job Summary KAIT‑TV is looking for the next morning anchor for the #1 rated "Good Morning Region 8." The ideal candidate will be a passionate journalist, aggressive about covering local news and an energetic morning person who confidently delivers the news viewers need to start their days. The anchor will be actively involved in the day‑to‑day operations of the newsroom, developing enterprise and investigative content.
Duties & Responsibilities
Anchor at least 2.5 hours of news a day
Collaborate and assist producers with the treatment and writing of new content
Research, gather, shoot, write, and edit news stories for on‑air and online platforms
Complete regular franchises or special investigative reports
Write in a clear, concise, conversational manner
Report "live" on the scene during breaking news or weather
Develop and maintain sources of information
Demonstrate sound news judgment
Participate in story selection meetings
Post and regularly update stories and other material on the web and social media
Interact with viewers on social media, including regular presence on Facebook Live
Meet tight deadlines and work well under pressure
Perform other job‑related duties as assigned
Qualifications & Requirements
At least two years of experience in a commercial newsroom
Bachelor’s in journalism or a related field preferred
Knowledge of ENPS and Edius is a plus
Clean driving record
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, station call letters, or click "apply now". Upload your resume, cover letter, and references. (Current employees who are interested in this position can apply through the Gray‑TV UltiPro self‑service portal.)
Other Information KAIT‑TV/Gray Media is a drug‑free company.
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.
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