News Anchor Evening - KsfyKdlt
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About Gray Media:
Gray Media is a leading media company that owns and operates highquality 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.
AboutKSFY/KDLT:
KSFY/KDLT is an awardwinning television operation serving viewers in the eastern half of South Dakota as well as portions of southwest Minnesota and northwest Iowa. The stations operate from a new studio in downtown Sioux Falls as one rebranded organization called Dakota News Now. The facilities put Dakota News Now on the cutting edge of television and newsgathering technology making it one of the most stateoftheart television stations in the market and the region. The Dakota News Now team produces 38 hours of news each week. Some of our employees have been here for more than 25 years. For others this is their first job out of college. Its a great mix that gives us different perspectives while covering the news. People here enjoy the work they do and everyone steps up to the plate during major news events like breaking news and severe weather.
Learn more about Dakota News Now & Sioux Falls here: Summary/Description:
Dakota News Now is looking for a fulltime anchor to join our news team. Were looking for someone with great news sense energy and a sparkling dynamic personality to anchor daily evening newscasts. The ideal candidate is someone who likes telling stories and thrives on breaking news but isnt afraid to show some personality too. Candidates must have excellent communication skills both on the air and in the newsroom. Someone who can handle breaking news situations on the air is a must. Also must possess a creative vision for what it takes to anchor a solid newscast.
Duties/Responsibilities will include (but not be limited to) the following:
Works with producer news director and assignment desk to plan daily newscasts
Must have excellent news judgment and journalism ethics
Must have strong writing storytelling and reporting skills
Must have strong producing skills (create a newscast rundown write stories build graphics and coordinate with control room and field crews) and be willing to produce as needed)
Must be skilled in social media and online news production
Must possess good organizational and time management skills
Excellent live reporting skills required ability to adlib during breaking news
While primarily a nightside MondayFriday position must be willing to work longer hours and different days as needed
Qualifications/Requirements:
Bachelors or masters degree in journalism or related field
A minimum of 2 years of experience in onair television news reporting anchoring and producing is preferred but we are willing to train the right candidate
Basic experience with newsroom computer systems is preferred (ENPS)
Understanding of and adherence to AP Style (for digital platforms) and broadcast writing (for television)
Ability to lift/carry equipment ranging from 3550 lbs.
Must have a valid drivers license and a clean driving record
Ability to represent the station professionally/responsibly in the community and newsroom and on social media
Must have a desire to win the ability to reflect on your work and apply feedback
If you feel youre 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 theGrayTV UltiPro selfservice portal
KSFY/KDLTTV/Gray Media is a drugfree 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 Grays 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.
Employment Type
Full-Time
