News Anchor/Mmj (Morning) - Kait

Gray Media•Jonesboro, AR

16d•Onsite

About The Position

KAIT-TV is looking for the next morning anchor for the #1 rated "Good Morning Region 8." The ideal candidate will be a passionate journalist, aggressive about covering local news. You should be an energetic “morning person” who confidently delivers the news viewers need to start their days. We need an anchor who is involved in the day-to-day operations of the newsroom, including developing and turning enterprise and investigative content.

Requirements

At least two years of experience in a commercial newsroom
Bachelor's in journalism or related field preferred
Knowledge of ENPS and Edius is a plus
Clean driving record

Responsibilities

Anchoring at least 2.5 hours of news a day
Collaborating and assisting producers with the treatment and writing of new 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
Reporting “live” on the scene during breaking news or weather
Developing and maintaining sources of information
Demonstrating sound news judgment
Participating in story selection meetings
Posting and regularly updating stories and other material on the web and social media
Interacting with viewers on social media, including regular presence on Facebook Live
Meeting tight deadlines and working well under pressure
Performing other job-related duties as assigned