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KXII-TV News 12 is seeking a multimedia journalist to help bring the stories that matter to Texomans into their homes and onto our digital platforms from our main Sherman, TX newsroom. This is a full-time, on-air news reporting position working directly under the news director and anchors with producers. You'll learn the ropes from an experienced, award-winning news team, and tell stories that air in the market’s top-rated newscasts, as well as contribute your material onto our digital platforms. General responsibilities include:

1. Write, shoot, and edit stories on your own for daily newscasts, website and social platforms
2. Post and regularly update stories and other material on our digital properties
3. Use social media sites, including Facebook, to report stories and interact with viewers
4. Research, gather, & provide information in the most accurate, appealing, timely & creative way using all resources
5. Develop and maintain sources of information and knowledge about assignments
6. Participate in story selection process through meetings, and contribute story ideas daily
7. Demonstrate sound news judgment, collaborate with others to present the story in the best way
8. Ability to travel for assignments, as needed
9. Ability to lift 35-40 lbs of gear
10. Recognize that he/she is a high-profile representative of our news organization in the community and conduct himself/herself in a professional and cordial manner
11. Perform other duties as assigned
12. Work evenings, weekends and holidays as needed.

Qualifications are:

1. Ability to shoot and edit video, write scripts, and effectively communicate live on-air. PLEASE INCLUDE LINK TO DEMO REEL
2. Flexibility in scheduling, to respond to the changing news landscape
3. A degree in journalism or related field, or equivalent professional experience.
4. Familiarity with non-linear editing, TVU, JVC ENG, Social Media.

KXII News 12 is seeking a dual threat employee to serve as morning co-anchor and multimedia journalist. General responsibilities include:

1. Co-anchor 2-hour weekday morning newscast
2. Serve as breaking news reporter during morning shift
3. Report daily at end of AM newscast and turn story for PM casts
4. Fill-in anchor as needed when primary morning/midday anchor is out
5. Possess great live reporting skills for field anchoring and breaking news
6. Appear at various community events that may occur outside normal shift
7. Serve as mentor and teacher to young reporters and producers

Qualifications are:

1. Prior anchoring and on-air reporting experience preferred, but not required. Please include a link to your demo reel in your application.
2. The right candidate will have the ability to anchor every type of story, be a strong and willing multimedia journalist, help produce the morning and midday newscasts as needed, write great copy, edit video, and be a leader in the newsroom.
3. Must possess strong writing and information gathering skills, be a quick thinker ready for anything, and have strong ad-lib abilities.
4. College degree in related field preferred.
5. Must have good driving record and valid driver's license, and a commitment to Gray’s drug-free workplace policy.

KXII is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We participate in E-Verify.

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.