NEWS ANCHOR/MMJ - KFVS

Location: KFVS-Station-Cpe Grdeu, MO
310 Broadway St.
Cape Girardeau, MO 63701, USA

Gray Media, or Gray, 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. 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. The company also owns Gray Digital Media, a full-service digital agency offering national and local clients digital marketing strategies with the most advanced digital products and services. Gray's 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.

About KFVS
KFVS12 is the #1 local TV station serving as the CBS/CW TV affiliate in the Cape Girardeau, Missouri/Paducah, Kentucky/Harrisburg, Illinois market. Founded in 1954, KFVS12 has a rich heritage of serving "America's Heartland" with the best local news and weather information, along with a legacy of community service and disaster relief. KFVS12 produces more local news than any other station in the market, along with special high-profile, topical local programming. Heartland News on KFVS12 consistently leads the competition in award-winning journalism, having been honored with numerous Missouri and Illinois Broadcasters' Awards as well as prestigious Edward R. Murrow awards.

Job Summary/Description
KFVS is seeking a dynamic full-time Anchor/MMJ to join our award-winning newsroom. In addition to being an outstanding journalist with a strong on-air presence, we’re looking for someone who is an enthusiastic team leader and innovator. The ideal candidate will demonstrate professionalism, authenticity, and charisma both on and off the air. Our anchors help shape daily coverage, participate in newscast planning, and regularly produce compelling content for multiple platforms, including our growing streaming channels.

Duties/Responsibilities

Anchor assigned newscasts

Report and MMJ in the field, pitching and executing enterprise stories

Find creative, engaging, and visually compelling ways to present news

Report Live in the Field, as needed

Contribute content across all KFVS digital platforms

Assist in producing and appearing on KFVS streaming content, including live coverage, breaking news updates, and digital-first shows

Qualifications/Requirements

Bachelor's degree in journalism, Communications, or related field

Videography and non-linear editing experience

Ability to write, shoot, and edit attention-grabbing news content

Excellent on-air presentation and communication skills

Familiarity with newsroom software, including ENPS and Edius, is a plus

A demo reel of your best work is required

Personal Characteristics

A passion for news, on-air, and online

Must display professionalism and personality both on and off the air.

Ensure accuracy, timeliness, and attention to detail in all responsibilities.

Must have the ability to be a team leader

Possess strong presentation skills

Broad knowledge of current affairs

Must have the ability to work with a team of professionals

Have an aptitude for social media and a passion for innovation

Must have good communication skills

Must have the ability to ad-lib and tell stories in a clear and compelling way

Strong breaking news skills

Digital savvy storyteller

Equal Opportunity Employer
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.

Gray Media is a drug‑free company.

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