SPORTS ANCHOR/MMJ - KOLO

Gray Media, or Gray, is a multimedia company headquartered in Atlanta, Georgia, formerly 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 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 also owns Gray Digital Media, a full-service digital agency, and other media properties such as Raycom Sports, Tupelo Media Group, PowerNation Studios, Assembly Atlanta and Third Rail Studios.

Job Summary
The Sports Anchor and MMJ is responsible for gathering daily sports content for newscasts and digital platforms at KOLO. They anchor the weekend sports segment and work directly with the Sports Director to execute a coordinated sports coverage strategy. The role requires high-energy on‑air talent with strong storytelling skills and extensive sports knowledge.

Duties/Responsibilities

Collaborate with the Sports Director to execute the department strategy, shoot and edit video, post content to digital platforms, and foster relationships with local athletic teams.

Deliver on‑air sports reports, highlights, and live shots from field events, and develop engaging feature stories.

Qualifications/Requirements

2+ years of experience in the sports field.

Proficiency in non‑linear editing (Edius).

Bachelor’s degree in Journalism, Communications, or a related field.

Ability to work under tight, fast‑paced deadlines and maintain a strong on‑camera presence.

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 employees’ ability to perform their job duties may result in discipline, up to and including discharge.

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

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