NEWS ANCHOR/ REPORTER (CTV) - KMOV

About Gray Media:Gray Media is a leading media company that owns and operates high-quality stations in 113 television markets that collectively reach 36 percent of US television households.We constantly strive for excellence. Through upgrading to the latest technology and seeking new ways to stay on top in our markets, we focus on training and development of the best and brightest employees in the business.About KMOV:KMOV is one of the top CBS affiliates in the country, a leader in Market #24, and known for its award winning news and weather coverage, numerous community service projects, and effective broadcast and digital marketing solutions. Ranked as the #1 city in the nation in 2022 for new college graduates, St. Louis is now recognize for its low cost of living, convenient transportation, robust arts and entertainment scene, and major sports teams.Job Summary/Description:We need a full-time Anchor/Reporter for our Connected TV (CTV) desk at First Alert 4, (aka KMOV-TV). Are you smart and energetic? Able to think on your feet and ad-lib on camera with breaking news at a moment's notice? Not afraid to talk LIVE on camera to literally tens of thousands of people on a weekly basis? Do comprehensive interviews with local and state leaders? Have the technical know-how to punch up live pictures, audio, and graphics that will stream LIVE on mobile devices and our website? If you can give a YES answer to all these questions, then we have a great opportunity for you at the #1 news gathering operation in Missouri and Southern Illinois. You'll have the opportunity to become one of the most recognized faces and voices in the St. Louis media market.This position requires an individual capable of doing it all. You'll have access to the best equipment in the market -- streaming LIVE from our brand new multi-million dollar state-of-the-art broadcasting and digital facility in the suburbs of St. Louis. As a CTV Anchor/Reporter, you will be reporting live on camera and conducting interviews. You must be technically savvy, organized, energetic, and a team player. Must be a skilled communicator who can connect with a diverse audience. In this role, you'll assimilate information quickly and be able to compile and summarize that information into a clear, concise, and understandable presentation. Excellent knowledge of the St. Louis market and its people, history, and institutions, are extremely helpful.Please note - primary job duties and responsibilities include, but are not limited to the information listed aboveQualifications/Requirements:- Bachelor's degree in Journalism or Communications or a related field- Minimum two years experience as a television or digital news reporter/anchor for a commercial/public television station in a mid to large market- Previous experience working in a fast-paced environment requiring strict deadlines and a focus on team orientation- Skilled communicator, capable of speaking to a diverse audience and conveying messages effectively- Knows how to blend words and video into informative and interesting live-streaming- Must be flexible with scheduling due to the ever-changing nature of the news cycle- The best part of the job is an opportunity to work for Gray Media -- one of the largest and most popular broadcasters in the entire nationIf 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)KMOV-TV/Gray Media, Inc. is a drug-free companyAdditional 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.Gray Media encourages all new employees to vaccinate against the coronavirus before the first workday fully.