NEWS ANCHOR/MMJ - KOTA/KEVN

Newsroom Leader Opportunity At KOTA/KEVN

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 of such markets that were measured by Nielsen in 2025. We also own the largest Telemundo Affiliate group with 46 markets and Gray Digital Media, a full-service digital agency offering national and local clients digital marketing strategies with 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.
KOTA/KEVN in Rapid City is a station deeply rooted in the community and committed to local journalism. If you're someone who wants to help us inform, educate, and entertain our audiences across broadcast and digital platforms, then send your resume to us right away. Take this opportunity to build your career in a place where people come from all over the world to enjoy.
KOTA/KEVN is looking for a newsroom leader with solid news judgment who can juggle multiple tasks and adjust to a constantly changing environment. The ideal candidate must be calm in the chaos while evaluating resources, making good decisions, and communicating clearly and effectively under a deadline.
Duties/Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
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 KOTA digital platforms
Assist in producing and appearing on KOTA streaming content, including live coverage, breaking news updates, and digital-first shows
Qualifications/Requirements include:
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
KOTA/KEVN-TV/Gray Media is a drug-free company
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.
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