NEWS ANCHOR / MMJ (W / END) - KGNS

Job Summary / Description :

KGNS+ is looking for a dynamic weekend anchor / multimedia journalist to join our newsroom. The ideal candidate will anchor and co-produce our English weekend evening newscasts and reports three days per week.

This candidate will anchor our evening weekend newscasts and work as a multimedia journalist days out of the week. As the weekend anchor, you are responsible for overseeing and assisting the producer on all aspects of the newscasts, including : stacking the rundown, writing copy for stories, ordering graphics to fit stories, coordinating live shots with directors, and directing production staff, reporters & photographers.

Duties / Responsibilities include (but are not limited to) :

Prioritizes, organizes, and produces newscasts following the station's brand and goals

Responsible for writing clearly, concisely, and very conversationally

Must maintain a working knowledge of current events, community issues, and contacts

Must come to morning / afternoon meetings with enterprise story ideas each day

Accurate video editing with an eye for visual elements and graphics that make stories understandable to the viewer

Responsible for developing original story ideas for daily newscasts

Special emphasis on working with management on story treatment and being able to accurately gather information for news stories under deadline pressure

Acts as a leader in facilitating teamwork among staff members working on daily newscasts

Able to accurately and calmly handle the decision-making process, especially in the control room

Responsible for writing and posting stories and videos to the station's digital platforms

Regularly produce News documentaries, cut-ins, and other special programs, as assigned

Participate in editorial meetings and make decisions on the same day and the next day's content

Qualifications / Requirements :

A college degree in journalism or a related field is required

Must hold a valid driver's license and be insurable

Initiative and attention to detail are required

Be able to write clearly and accurately; great grammar!

Must be able to work well under sometimes intense pressure and tight deadlines

Ability to maintain a positive work atmosphere by behaving in a manner that will work well with co-workers, supervisors, and viewers

Ability to keep up with national and local news / weather is required

The ability to enterprise local hard-news stories is required

Computer knowledge, including newsroom software, Microsoft applications, and Internet use

Produce newscasts including stacking, writing scripts, editing copy, ordering graphics to fit stories, making maps, coordinating live shots with directors, production staff, reporters & photographers

Must be able to edit video and audio

Must be able to carry camera equipment (about - lbs.)

If you feel you’re qualified and want to work with a great group of people, go to , you may type in the job title, station call letters, or click on "apply now" , upload your resume, cover letter, and references

Current employees who are interested in this position can apply through the  Gray-TV UltiPro self-service portal )

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