Job Summary / Description :
KSWO is looking for an Evening Anchor to round out our team of on-air journalists. This is a high-profile position that requires poise, journalistic integrity, and the ability to produce a newscast and turn exclusive content.
The right person will be a team player who will help mentor new journalists while contributing to content on all platforms, including on-air, digital, and social.
Duties / Responsibilities include (but not limited to) :
- Anchor weekday evening newscasts : , & pm
- Work closely with co-anchor and producers to ensure story selection and quality of broadcast are clear, compelling, and consistent.
- Demonstrate ability to connect with viewers and community both on and off the desk.
- Generate story / segment ideas.
- Contribute content to digital platforms as assigned.
- Build local contacts and relationships.
- Produce pm newscast every other Friday.
- Participate in station visits and initiatives.
Qualifications / Requirements :
- years of experience as a News Anchor.
- Superb communication skills.
- Ability to connect with a sophisticated & engaged audience.
- Commitment to excellence and ability to excel on a news team focused on winning.
- Strong news judgment.
- Clear understanding of journalistic ethics.
If you feel you’re qualified and want to work with a great group of people go to, 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 ) KSWO-TV / Gray Media, Inc.
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