Job Summary / Description :

KGNS is seeking a morning news anchor. We are looking for an aggressive anchor who is passionate about covering local news and weather.

KGNS is look for a candidate who is an energetic morning person who can give viewers something to look forward to in the mornings.

We need someone who can be a co-anchor but also solo-anchor when necessary for several hours and serve as a co-producer during the overnight hours.

We seek an anchor who will be involved in the day-to-day operations of the newsroom, be a leader, and be a researcher who will assist in developing enterprise and investigative content.

Duties / Responsibilities include, but are not limited to :

Collaborating and assisting show producers with writing of news content

Researching, gathering, shooting, writing, and editing news stories for on-air and online

Completing regular franchises or special investigative reports

Writing in a clear, concise, conversational manner

Possessing excellent interview and conversational writing / presentation skills

Reporting live on the scene during breaking news or weather

Developing and maintaining sources of information

Enterprising hard-news, research-driven stories under tight deadlines

Participating in editorial meetings

Attending / hosting / speaking at schools, and community events

Posting and regularly updating stories and other material on the web and social media

Interacting with viewers on social media, including a regular presence on Facebook Live

Following clothing and appearance guidelines set by news management.

Learning a broad and working knowledge of the viewing area, including people, places, things, and history

Possibly Producing and anchoring at least - minutes a day on OTT

Performing other job-related duties as assigned

Meeting tight deadlines and working well under pressure

Maintaining professional and ethical conduct in the station and in the community

Maintaining a positive work atmosphere

Staying current with national and local news / weather

Qualifications / Requirements :

One () year experience in a newsroom preferred, including anchoring experience

BS / BA in journalism or communications preferred

Ability to shoot, write and edit your own stories as necessary

Experience with posting stories to web and social media

Excellent communication skills, both oral and written

Ability to meet deadlines, prioritize assignments and handle multiple tasks simultaneously

Computer literacy, including newsroom computer systems

A valid driver's license and a good driving record

If you feel you’re 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 the Gray-TV UltiPro self-service portal )

KGNS-TV / Gray Television, Inc. is a drug-free company

Last updated : 2024-06-04