News Anchor (Morning) - Kauz

Gray Media • Lawton, OK

1d • Onsite

About The Position

KAUZ is looking for an experienced and dynamic professional to co-anchor our morning newscasts. We want someone passionate about local news who engages with the audience from the anchor desk – not someone who just reads a teleprompter. The ideal candidate will help lead the newsroom by mentoring other journalists and actively shaping the stories we air each night. This is a great opportunity for a seasoned journalist to move into a leadership role at the number one station in Texoma. Leading by example and representing the station positively, both on and off camera, are musts.

Requirements

• Must have at least three years' experience in the news industry.
• Excellent skills in interviewing, ad-libbing, conversational broadcast writing, and on-air presentation.
• Must have strong news judgment and professional experience with news operations.
• Valid driver's license with a good driving record

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor's degree in journalism or related field is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Anchoring live television broadcasts for our morning newscast (6 a.m. - 7 a.m.).
• Producing our daily 4 p.m. newscast.
• Using editorial judgment to help determine the content of the newscasts. Reading through and proofing scripts before going on-air.
• Creating news packages for on-air and digital platforms, including regular franchise or special reports, as assigned by the news director.
• Community engagement through attending, hosting, or speaking at local events.
• Posting and regularly updating stories and other material on digital and social media.
• Interaction with viewers on social media is a must, particularly through Facebook Lives.

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: Senior
• Education Level: Associate degree