Digital News Host/Anchor - Kltv

Gray Media • Tyler, TX

1d • Onsite

About The Position

This is a unique position for KLTV/KTRE, which has operated a successful, live digital broadcast from its newsroom for the past nine years. 'East Texas Now' is a live, local news and talk program that runs 19 hours a day, seven days a week. This established streaming production has served as a model for others in the industry. The hosts are responsible for producing, presenting, and technically directing their shows daily using a specialized interface. The program is broadcast live on desktop, mobile devices, station apps, and on Amazon Fire and Roku OTT devices, with its own dedicated app featuring integrated chat for viewer interaction. This role is ideal for someone who can talk, enjoys breaking news, and is technically inclined to multitask while presenting on camera.

Requirements

• Competence in reporting live, online, and on air
• Reporting on digital platforms, often live via FaceTime or Skype
• Setting up guests and reporters
• Computer skills
• Position generally alternates schedules dayside/nightside weekly

Nice To Haves

• Experience in talk radio is a plus

Responsibilities

• Handle Breaking News
• Talk to reporters and news makers via FaceTime and Skype
• Self-direct the show
• Set up and coordinate guests for in-studio or remote appearances
• Plan content for each day
• Perform "live read" commercials from the East Texas Now desk
• Talk a lot!

Benefits

• Equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, or genetics.
• Compliance with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment.
• Prohibition of 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.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed