News AnchorMmj (WEnd-Pm) Kctv

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 KCTV:

KCTV5 is the CBS affiliate serving the Kansas City metropolitan area.

Job Summary/Description:

KCTV 5 is looking for a Weekend Evening Anchor/MMJ who is as comfortable going live on a streaming desk as they are anchoring a traditional newscast. This role is built for a journalist who thinks in multiple platforms someone who can deliver a broadcast package produce a 60-second vertical explainer and anchor a streaming update all in the same shift. If you believe local news should meet audiences where they are on broadcast on streaming and on social this role is for you.

Duties/Responsibilities will include (but not be limited to):

Anchor weekend evening newscasts with a focus on local impact utility and community connection delivering content that earns trust with audiences across all age groups.
Produce and present streaming desk updates between and outside of traditional newscasts providing live real-time coverage of breaking news severe weather and developing stories for audiences watching on connected TV platforms (Roku Amazon Fire TV Smart TV apps etc.).
Report and shoot as a Multi-Media Journalist (MMJ) producing broadcast-quality packages while simultaneously capturing vertical video assets for social and streaming platforms.
Build multi-platform story plans at the start of each shift identifying the broadcast output the streaming update and the platform-native social content for each assigned story.
Produce platform-native vertical video (50-60 seconds) for TikTok Instagram Reels and YouTube Shorts that are more than just a cut-down from broadcast.
Anchor or contribute to streaming-only content including live breaking news coverage what we know so far explainers and VOD segments designed for on-demand viewing outside traditional newscast windows.
Be our content and editorial leader on the weekends by engaging in story selection and decision-making.
Engage with audiences in comments and DMs on your stories answering questions and mining community feedback for follow-up story ideas.
Participate in editorial meetings with a multi-platform mindset contributing platform assignments digital deadlines and story format recommendations alongside traditional broadcast planning.

Qualifications/Requirements:

Minimum 2 years of on-air experience in broadcast news as a reporter anchor or MMJ.
Demonstrated experience producing content natively for streaming and/or social video platforms including vertical video for TikTok Instagram Reels or YouTube Shorts.
Strong live anchoring/reporting skills with the ability to deliver calm credible and conversational coverage during breaking news and/or severe weather.
Mobile journalism proficiency ability to shoot edit and publish content independently in the field including vertical video capture with reuse across platforms in mind.
Understanding of audience behavior across platforms including when and why viewers turn to streaming vs. broadcast vs. social and how to tailor content accordingly.
Bachelors degree in Journalism Communications or related field preferred or equivalent professional experience.
Ability to work a weekend evening schedule including holidays and to pivot quickly when breaking news or severe weather demands extended coverage across all platforms.

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)

KCTV-TV/Gray Media is a drug-free company

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