NEWS ANCHOR/ PRODUCER/MMJ (W/END) - KAIT

NEWS ANCHOR/ PRODUCER/MMJ (W/END) - KAIT
Job Category : News

Requisition Number : NEWSA016133

Full-Time

Locations
Jonesboro, AR 72401, USA

Description
About Gray Media

Today, we are a growing multimedia company headquartered in Atlanta, Georgia. We are the nation's largest owner of top-rated local television stations and digital assets serving 117 full-power television markets that collectively reach approximately 37% of US television households. The portfolio includes 80 markets with the top-rated television station and 100 markets with the first- and/or second-highest-rated television station in average all-day ratings across 116 such markets measured by Nielsen in 2025. We also own the largest Telemundo Affiliate group, with 47 markets, and Gray Digital Media, a full-service digital agency offering national and local clients digital marketing strategies and the most advanced digital products and services. Our 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 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 on the cutting edge of new technology in our industry.

Job Summary/Description

KAIT, Gray Television’s Number 1 station in Jonesboro, Arkansas, is searching for the next anchor/producer for the weekend evening newscasts. The ideal candidate will be energetic, passionate, and aggressive about covering the news that matters to our viewers. When not on the news desk, this anchor will investigate the issues and challenges our community faces. This person will exhibit all of the tenets of investigative journalism, including holding the powerful accountable, getting answers, and advocating for the people of Region 8.

Duties/Responsibilities

Produce & anchor weekend evening newscasts

Report two days a week

Research, gather, shoot, write, and edit news stories for on-air and online

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

Meet tight deadlines and work well under pressure

Perform other job‑related duties as assigned

Qualifications/Requirements

Bachelor’s in journalism or related field preferred

Knowledge of ENPS and Edius is a plus

Clean driving record

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

Additional Info
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.

Equal Opportunity Employer
This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.

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