Job Description
About Gray Media: Gray Media, or Gray, is a multimedia company headquartered in Atlanta, Georgia, formally known as Gray Television, Inc. The company is the nation's largest owner of top-rated local television stations and digital assets serving 113 television markets that collectively reach approximately 36 percent of US television households. The portfolio includes 77 markets with the top-rated television station and 100 markets with the first and/or second-highest-rated television station, as well as the largest Telemundo Affiliate group with 43 markets totaling nearly 1.5 million Hispanic TV Households. The company also owns Gray Digital Media, a full-service digital agency offering national and local clients digital marketing strategies with the most advanced digital products and services. Gray's 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.
Job Summary/Description: KGNS+ is seeking a morning news anchor. We are looking for an aggressive anchor who is passionate about covering local news and weather.
KGNS+ is looking for a candidate who is an energetic “morning person” who can give viewers something to look forward to in the mornings. We need someone who can be a co-anchor but also solo-anchor when necessary for several hours and serve as a co-producer during the overnight hours. We seek an anchor who will be involved in the day-to-day operations of the newsroom, be a leader, and be a researcher who will assist in developing enterprise and investigative content.
Duties/Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
- Collaborating and assisting show producers with the writing of news content
- 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
- Possessing excellent interview and conversational writing/presentation skills
- Reporting “live” on the scene during breaking news or weather
- Developing and maintaining sources of information
- Demonstrating sound news judgment
- Enterprising, hard-news, research-driven stories under tight deadlines
- Participating in editorial meetings
- Attending/hosting/speaking at schools and community events
- Posting and regularly updating stories and other material on the web and social media
- Interacting with viewers on social media, including a regular presence on Facebook Live
- Following clothing and appearance guidelines set by news management.
- Learning a broad and working knowledge of the viewing area, including people, places, things, and history
- Possibly producing and anchoring at least 15-30 minutes a day on OTT
- Performing other job-related duties as assigned
- Meeting tight deadlines and working well under pressure
- Maintaining professional and ethical conduct in the station and in the community
- Maintaining a positive work atmosphere
- Staying current with national and local news/weather
Qualifications/Requirements: - One (1) year of experience in a newsroom preferred, including anchoring experience
- BS/BA in journalism or communications preferred
- Ability to shoot, write, and edit your own stories as necessary
- Experience with posting stories to the web and social media
- Excellent communication skills, both oral and written
- Ability to meet deadlines, prioritize assignments, and handle multiple tasks simultaneously
- Computer literacy, including newsroom computer systems
- A valid driver's license and a good driving record
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 ) KGNS-TV/Gray Media, Inc. 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.
Gray Media encourages all new employees to be fully vaccinated against the coronavirus virus before the first workday.
Job Tags
Local area, Night shift, Day shift,