Description

About Gray Media:

Gray Media, or Gray, is a multimedia company headquartered in Atlanta, Georgia, formally known as Gray Television, Inc. The company is the nation's largest owner of top-rated local television stations and digital assets serving 113 television markets that collectively reach approximately 36 percent of US television households. The portfolio includes 77 markets with the top-rated television station and 100 markets with the first and/or second-highest-rated television station, as well as the largest Telemundo Affiliate group with 43 markets totaling nearly 1.5 million Hispanic TV Households. The company also owns Gray Digital Media, a full-service digital agency offering national and local clients digital marketing strategies with the most advanced digital products and services. Gray's additional media properties include video production companies Raycom Sports, Tupelo Media Group, and PowerNation Studios, and studio production facilities Assembly Atlanta and Third Rail Studios.

Job Summary/Description:

Do you love connecting with people on-air and in the community? Do you like to mentor young journalists while also turning your own good stories? Are you looking for a supportive environment in a Capital City? We'd love to have you join our team! WIBW-TV, the top-rated station in northeast Kansas, is looking for an experienced co-anchor to lead Monday through Friday afternoon and evening newscasts. This person would also be responsible for reporting general news and enterprise stories, and special projects. The select candidate should be a newsroom leader and team player who looks to go beyond the desk. The candidate should thrive in breaking news situations and be able to engage with viewers on-air and online.

Duties/Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Candidate must be a good writer who can understand complex stories
• Candidate must have the ability in live news reporting
• Contribute to digital platforms
• Anchor newscasts as assigned
• Contribute to the newscast production

Qualifications/Requirements:

• Minimum of 2 years anchoring
• College degree or equivalent job experience in a journalism-related field
• Leadership skills
• Exceptional news judgment
• Professional knowledge of news operations
• Must be able to work quickly, meet deadlines, multitask, and show composure
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal
• Understanding of and adherence to AP Style and broadcast writing
• Willingness to work a flexible schedule, including representing the station at community events

* Resume should include a link to a video reel


If you feel you're qualified and want to work with a great group of people, go to https://gray.tv/careers#currentopenings, you may type in the job title, station call letters, or click on "apply now", upload your resume, cover letter, and references

(Current employees who are interested in this position can apply through the Gray-TV UltiPro self-service portal)

WIBW-TV/Gray Media is a drug-free company

Additional Info:

Gray Media provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, or genetics. In addition to federal law requirements, Gray Media complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.

Gray Media expressly prohibits 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. Improper interference with the ability of Gray's employees to perform their job duties may result in discipline up to and including discharge.