News Anchor/Reporter Job at Oregon Assocation of Broadcasters in Portland

Station/Company: KPTV/KPDX-TV
Location: Portland, Oregon
Hours: Full Time

Job Summary

Position/Title:
NEWS ANCHOR/REPORTER – KPTV
Details:
Gray Media is a leading media company that owns and operates high-quality stations in 113 television markets that collectively reach 36 percent of US television households. We constantly strive for excellence. Through upgrading to the latest technology and seeking new ways to stay on top in our markets, we focus on training and development of the best and brightest employees in the business.

About KPTV:
KPTV is a Fox-affiliated television station licensed to Portland, Oregon. Owned by Atlanta-based Gray Television, it is part of a duopoly with Vancouver, Washington-licensed MyNetworkTV affiliate KPDX.

Job Description

The Anchor/Reporter presents the news to viewers of KPTV’s newscasts. The position researches, develops, and covers news reports in the field which are informative, interesting, and compelling while remaining consistent with the Station’s brand and editorial philosophy. The current opening is for a weekend nightside anchor, who would also report nightside three nights during the week and contribute to FOX 12’s streaming news app and digital platforms regularly.

Duties/Responsibilities

1. Delivers the news and introduces content from local news reporters, sports, and weather, as well as external sources in accordance with the program rundown.
2. Delivers unscripted breaking news coverage and special event coverage to the community at large.
3. Receives news assignments or evaluates leads and tips in order to develop story ideas.
4. Covers news in the field.
5. Collaborates with producers and management in the development of broadcast content such as newscasts, promotions, and teases.
6. Anchors and reports for FOX 12’s streaming app and OTT desk when needed.
7. Posts stories to KPTV website and social media.

Qualifications/Requirements

1. Bachelor's Degree in Journalism or Communications preferred.
2. 3-5 years in a Reporter or Anchor role at a TV station.
3. Previous experience working in a fast-paced environment requiring strict deadlines and a focus on team orientation.
4. Skilled communicator, capable of speaking to a diverse audience and conveying messages effectively. Strong written communications. Creative, with the ability to provide original concepts, ideas & solutions. Strong listening skills for interviews.

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

KPTV-TV/Gray Media is a drug-free company.

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. 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 before the first workday.

Contact

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