STREAMING HOST - KOLD

Gray Television•Tucson, AZ

44d

About The Position

13 News is seeking an energetic and engaging Streaming Host to bring coverage to our digital audience in stunning Tucson, Arizona. This position is a combination of digital anchoring/hosting and producing news on our streaming and social media platforms. This is not a traditional anchor position, since the host presents both news and non-news content on the streaming platforms. The host will work with our other streaming host and our digital team to develop, plan, and execute digital streaming strategies as our audience more than doubles each year. If you want to see what this person does, check out our current streaming host on Tucson Now - this person will do exactly what she does, only on an afternoon/evening shift.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Broadcast Journalism, Communications, or a related field, or equivalent professional experience
3-5 years of experience in a newsroom, experience as a streaming host preferred
Experience using ENPS, VMix, Singular graphics, and internet production tools
Ability to work a flexible work schedule and work as a member of a team
Advanced understanding of newscast presentation
Excellent writing and graphics skills with the ability to provide an interesting and substantive product
The "gift of gab"
Ability to focus on coordination of daily and long-range segments from first contact to on-air product
Strong written and verbal communication skills
Ability to work in a creative, fast-paced environment
Ability to make quick decisions without losing composure
Ability to manage multiple projects and assignments simultaneously
Previous experience with script writing and editorial experience preferred

Responsibilities

Go live according to the shift schedule on streaming and other digital platforms, presenting breaking news, severe weather, community events, planned programming, etc.
Create short-form and long-form video stories for our website, app, streaming platforms, and social media sites using content gathered by reporters, as well as your unique content.
Anchor and produce digital-first updates, explainers, and special reports.
Coach and collaborate with reporting staff to take advantage of the presentation of their stories on streaming platforms.
Team with the newsroom to identify opportunities for unique digital video coverage.
Help update the station's website and social media with news stories as needed.
Maintain a high quality of content with accurate, error-free reporting.
Assist with the creation and implementation of digital strategies and projects that may span multiple weeks or months.
Create digital assets, including video, photo galleries, live video streams, and other multimedia, to enhance stories.
Book live interviews and segments with sources, members of the community, and sales clients