PRIMETIME ANCHOR - KFDA Job at Gray Television in Amarillo

Primetime Anchor - KFDA

KFDA is located in Amarillo, the heart of West Texas. We have built a dominant station in our market through hard work, dedication to journalism, and being diligent in who we pick to come work with us. We are looking for those who want to make a difference.

KFDA is seeking a main anchor and streaming host.

Duties/Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Anchoring hard-hitting newscasts while also serving as a primary host for streaming shows and OTT content.
• Expectations include researching, writing, assisting younger reporters with storytelling, and developing content for TV and all digital platforms while building a high level of social engagement.
• Must be highly skilled in the delivery of unscripted Breaking News for TV, OTT, and all platforms.
• Must be able to tell stories memorably, deliver live reports dynamically, and support colleagues in pursuit of fast-paced, highly visual newscasts.
• Must be collaborative, team-oriented, solution-oriented, and calm under pressure.
• Must have superior presentation skills for studio and field segments.

Qualifications/Requirements:

• Must be a strong role model for younger journalists.
• Must have a minimum of 3 years of anchoring experience.
• Must have the ability to work as a team member.

KFDA-TV/Gray Media is a drug-free company.

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.

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