News Anchor (W/Day-Evening)
Research Council - Fairway, Kansas, United States,![Research Council](/api/image?src=https%3A%2F%2Fgeneral-board-default.s3.us-east-2.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2Fdesk-360x180.webp&w=640&q=75&f=webp)
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Co-anchor evening newscasts Monday-FridayDevelop lead story ideas and contribute daily to content decisionsReport on special projects as assignedOwn big stories by developing contacts and helping enterprise community storiesConduct live interviews and anchor continuous coverageStrong fact-checking skills and copy-editing abilityContribute stories to all platforms – streaming, website, and social mediaRepresent the station in the community and for various promotional eventsDelivers unscripted breaking news coverage and special event coverage to the community at largeWrites stories, teases, and other important content to contribute to the overall quality of the newscastsHelps evaluate leads and tips in order to develop story ideasCovers news in the field when necessaryQualifications/Requirements:
At least 8 years of experience as a news anchor is preferredPrevious experience working in a top 40 market and in a fast-paced environment is preferredMust be able to work quickly, meet deadlines, multi-task, and show composure, especially during high-pressure breaking news situationsExcellent communication skills, both written and verbalThis position requires exceptional news judgment, a strong work ethic, and a team-oriented approach to winningUnderstanding of and adherence to AP Style and broadcast writingMVR check requiredAbout Gray Television:Gray Television 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.About KCTV:KCTV5 is the CBS affiliate serving the Kansas City metropolitan area. Plus, there’s something unique — because people here love this station and love this city! It’s an energy and excitement that is fun and rejuvenating.Contact:If you feel you’re qualified and want to work with a great group of people go to
https://gray.tv/careers#currentopenings , 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)KCTV-TV/Gray Television, Inc. is a drug-free company.
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