What are the responsibilities and job description for the DIGITAL DESK ANCHOR - KVLY position at Gray Media?
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 KVLY:
Valley News Live has a very dominant digital presence in the market. We are a leader in the industry in digital innovation and digital products. Operating and populating our apps and producing a live streaming news service from our newsroom on OTT, desktop and on our mobile apps.
Modern facility. Top notch equipment. Experienced News Managers. Positive, encouraging workplace with an emphasis on teaching job skills and journalism. Dominant station preparing for the future in a very powerful company in this industry. We believe we are among the best newsrooms around.
Job Summary/Description:
The anchor produces, presents and technical directs content everyday using the digital desk. We are live each day on desktop, mobile devices, in our apps and on OTT devices. If you can talk, love breaking news and are technically inclined to multi-task while talking in front of one of multiple cameras, this is an exciting, groundbreaking position.
Our hosts do all of the following every day:
- Handle Breaking News
- Talk to reporters and news makers via FaceTime and Skype
- Self-direct the show
- Set up and coordinate guests for in-studio or remote appearances
- Plan content for each day
Qualifications/Requirements:
- Competence in reporting live, online and on air
- Reporting on digital platforms, often live via FaceTime or Skype
- Setting up guests and reporters
- Computer skills
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)
KVLY-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.
Gray Media encourages all new employees to be fully vaccinated against the coronavirus virus before the first workday.
Experience
Preferred- 7 year(s): 7 years of experience as an on-air broadcast journalist preferred
Education
Preferred- Bachelors or better in Journalism
Licenses & Certifications
Preferred- Drivers License
Behaviors
Preferred- Leader: Inspires teammates to follow them
- Team Player: Works well as a member of a group
