Sports AnchorMmj Kait
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Job Location:
Jonesboro, GA - USA
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
4 hours ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
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 45 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 KAIT:
KAIT 8 is located in beautiful Jonesboro Arkansas and serves Northeast Arkansas and Southeast Missouri. The station is the markets dominant news leader holding the ABC NBC and CW affiliations. KAIT prides itself on being on the cutting edge of new technology in our industry.
Job Summary/Description:
KAIT 8 is currently in search of a dynamic and creative individual who possesses passion and energy for generating captivating Sports coverage crafting written content to complement video and delivering engaging live shots on-air and online. As a member of the K8 Sports team you will be self-motivated and driven consistently striving for excellence each day. As a Sports Anchor/MMJ you will play a vital role in delivering accurate engaging and compelling sports coverage.
Duties/Responsibilities include but are not limited to:
Post Sports reports online to the station website and social media platforms.
Utilize various resources including local community contacts press releases digital media and wire services to gather information for Sports content and features.
Collaborate with the Sports Director producers reporters and news management to stay updated on breaking Sports news and developing stories.
Conduct live on-location Sports reporting during breaking Sports news events and community happenings demonstrating engaging Sports reporting skills and the ability to think on your feet.
Maintain composure and deliver clear and concise live Sports reporting even in high-pressure situations.
Serve as the anchor for weekend Sports presenting scores and features with clarity professionalism and poise.
Write edit and proofread Sports scripts for your anchor segments ensuring accuracy and adherence to station standards.
Collaborate with the Sports Director producers and the news team to select relevant Sports features developing a strong understanding of regional Sporting events and local Sports trends.
Will have to travel to different local locations for Sports coverage.
Qualifications/Requirements:
Bachelors degree in journalism or related field
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 operate a field camera editing and lighting equipment
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 theGray-TV UltiPro self-service portal)
KAIT-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.
Key Skills
- Time Management
- Data Analytics
- Guest Relations
- Hospitality Management
- Public Relations
- Social Networking
- Communication
- Data Management
- Guest Services
- Relationship Management
- Social Media Management
- Data Analysis
About Company
Gray Television, Inc. (NYSE: GTN and GTN.A) owns and/or operates over 100 television stations across 56 television markets that collectively broadcast more than 200 program streams including 103 channels affiliated with the CBS Network, the NBC Network, the ABC Network and the FOX Net ... View more
