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

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.

Researching, gathering, shooting, writing, and editing news stories for on‑air and online

Completing regular franchises or special investigative reports

Writing in a clear, concise, conversational manner

Reporting "live" on the scene during breaking news or weather

Developing and maintaining sources of information

Demonstrating sound news judgment

Participating in story selection meetings

Posting and regularly updating stories and other material on the web and social media

Interacting with viewers on social media

Meeting tight deadlines and working well under pressure

Performing 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

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.

Harassment Policy
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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