STREAMING ANCHOR (EVENING) - KYTV/KSPR

Gray Local Media, Inc
Springfield, MO
Category Design
Job Description
KY3, the dominant number one station in Springfield, MO, is looking for an afternoon/evening streaming anchor. An ideal candidate must be great at ad-libbing, breaking news, and asking great questions during interviews.

Requirements

  • Prioritize, organize, and produce individual on-air hits newscasts following the station brand and goals
  • Must have the ability to develop content through cameras, traffic websites, national feeds, affiliates, and independent sources
  • Responsible for writing clearly, concisely, and conversationally
  • Must be able to clearly ad-lib during all on-air hits
  • Must be able to do several things at once – social media, website, on-air, produce your hit, and set up FB and streaming hits
  • Must maintain working knowledge of current events, community issues, and an extensive list of local contacts
  • Responsible for developing original story ideas for digital segments
  • Be able to accurately gather information for news stories under pressure
  • Able to accurately and calmly handle the decision-making process, research social media posts, and story ideas under heavy deadline pressure without compromising accuracy or credibility
  • Must possess excellent communication and organizational abilities, including working with the news director and executive producer to ensure story accuracy, and to determine the best presentation of reports
  • Must be able to shoot and edit yourself using our gear if necessary
  • Must be able to use ENPS (or train to) for scripting, including graphics and supers
  • Responsible for creating a unique approach to all digital elements for the newscast, including Facebook page, X, Instagram, and website
  • Make regular beat checks
  • Demonstrate good news judgment and journalistic integrity
  • Ability to maintain professional and ethical conduct at the station and in the community
  • Performs other incidental and related duties as assigned
  • Ability to work with limited supervision
  • Must have the desire to be at work during big breaking news, weather coverage, and special event coverage
  • Must be willing, during big breaking news events, to be out in the field live if needed

Benefits

  • Equal Employment Opportunities
  • Compliance with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment
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