News AnchorMmj Kfvs

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 nations 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. Grays 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.

About KFVS:

KFVS12 is the #1 local TV station serving as the CBS/CW TV affiliate in the Cape Girardeau Missouri/Paducah Kentucky/Harrisburg Illinois market. Founded in 1954 KFVS12 has a rich heritage of serving Americas Heartland with the best local news and weather information along with a legacy of community service and disaster relief. KFVS12 produces more local news than any other station in the market along with special high-profile topical local programming. Heartland News on KFVS12 consistently leads the competition in award-winning journalism having been honored with numerous Missouri and Illinois Broadcasters Awards as well as prestigious Edward R. Murrow awards.

Job Summary/Description:

KFVS is seeking a dynamic full-time Anchor/MMJ to join our award-winning addition to being an outstanding journalist with a strong on-air presence were looking for someone who is an enthusiastic team leader and innovator. The ideal candidate will demonstrate professionalism authenticity and charisma both on and off the air. Our anchors help shape daily coverage participate in newscast planning and regularly produce compelling content for multiple platforms including our growing streaming channels.

Duties/Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

* Anchor assigned newscasts
* Report and MMJ in the field pitching and executing enterprise stories
* Find creative engaging and visually compelling ways to present news
* Report Live in the Field as needed
* Contribute content across all KFVS digital platforms
* Assist in producing and appearing on KFVS streaming content including live coverage breaking news updates and digital-first shows

Qualifications/Requirements:

* Bachelors degree in journalism Communications or related field
* Videography and non-linear editing experience
* Ability to write shoot and edit attention-grabbing news content
* Excellent on-air presentation and communication skills
* Familiarity with newsroom software including ENPS and Edius is a plus
* A demo reel of your best work is required

Personal Characteristics:
* A passion for news on-air and online
* Must display professionalism and personality both on and off the air.
* Ensure accuracy timeliness and attention to detail in all responsibilities.
* Must have the ability to be a team leader
* Possess strong presentation skills
* Broad knowledge of current affairs
* Must have the ability to work with a team of professionals
* Have an aptitude for social media and a passion for innovation
* Must have good communication skills
* Must have the ability to ad-lib and tell stories in a clear and compelling way
* Strong breaking news skills
* Digital savvy storyteller

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 theGray-TV UltiPro self-service portal)

KFVS-TV/Gray Media 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 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.