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

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

Requisition Number : NEWSA016133

Full-Time

Locations
KAIT-Station-Jonesbro, AR 472 CR 766 Jonesboro, AR 72401, USA

Job Summary
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.

Duties / Responsibilities

Produce and 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

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.
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