News Anchor/Multimedia Journalist - Kgns

Gray Media•Laredo, TX

12d

About The Position

KGNS+ is looking for a dynamic anchor/multimedia journalist to join our newsroom. We're looking for a newsroom leader who is energized by breaking news, developing sources, and cultivating community relationships. KGNS+ is looking for a journalist to join our team as an Anchor/MMJ. The successful candidate will anchor a newscast on a regular basis. The Anchor/MMJ researches, writes, reports, shoots video, and edits news material for television newscasts and all KGNS news platforms. The ideal candidate should consider themselves both an innovator and a Lead Story Reporter. As an MMJ, you’ll go live multiple times a day. Our teammates are just as comfortable delivering breaking news in the field as they are from our newsroom and our CTV / Live Desk. You’ll be expected to strive for excellence with lighting, visual sequencing, including natural sound, and emotionally driven soundbites. This position is a combination of anchoring and reporting in the capacity of a multimedia journalist. We are looking for individuals who can turn a daily story and be assigned a newscast to anchor.

Requirements

A college degree in journalism or a related field is required
Must hold a valid driver's license and be insurable
Initiative and attention to detail are required
Be able to write clearly and accurately; great grammar!
Must be able to work well under sometimes intense pressure and tight deadlines
Ability to maintain a positive work atmosphere by behaving in a manner that will work well with co-workers, supervisors, and viewers
Ability to keep up with national and local news/weather is required
Ability to enterprise local hard-news stories is required
Computer knowledge, including newsroom software, Microsoft applications, and Internet use
Must be able to edit video and audio
Must be able to carry camera equipment (about 15-20 lbs.)

Responsibilities

Anchor assigned newscast ( broadcast & digital)
Gather and report general assignment lead stories in multiple newscasts as an MMJ.
Ability to shoot, write, edit, and post stories, pictures, and videos to serve our audience on all platforms.
Ability to connect with the audience.
Strong research skills with the ability to employ critical thinking skills to dig deeper into incoming news tips.
Develop sources within the community to gain unique insight and reports on important and impactful issues.
Appear on air and coordinate live shots.
Work well under pressure in deadline-driven situations.
Candidate must work with a sense of immediacy and on a team while exhibiting sound judgment and ethics.
Carry MMJ equipment
Produce newscasts, including stacking, writing scripts, editing copy, ordering graphics to fit stories, making maps, coordinating live shots with directors, production staff, reporters & photographers