Northern News Now is looking for an Lifestyle Anchor/Reporter to help launch our new Lifestyle show! This show will highlight events and stories around the Northland. This person will also be anchoring hard news stories outside of this newly developed daily lifestyle show.
About Gray Television:
Gray Television 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 KBJR:
Duluth is located on Lake Superior, the greatest of the Great Lakes. If you are an outdoor enthusiast, then you can consider Duluth paradise. If you prefer the offerings of the big city life, the Twin Cities of Minneapolis and St. Paul are a short drive down I-35. Our building, office space and studios are state of the art. Located in Canal Park, considered one of Minnesota's top tourist destinations. We have views of Lake Superior and the Hillside of Downtown Duluth. We are walking distance to the Lakewalk, Aerial Lift Bridge and many fine restaurants, shops, and clubs.
Learn more about Duluth: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ohxvt9jZbLg
Duties/Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
- Closely work with the News Director to meet the show's vision, goals and objectives
- Work with sales team and editorial team on sponsored content
- Greet and assist guests during show preparations
- Pitch, enterprise, create, and syndicate local, creative content
- Perform other reasonable duties as assigned by supervisor
- Participate in events –either station-sponsored or others – to promote the show
- Host and report in assigned daily newscasts on broadcast and digital platforms
- Research, shoot, write, edit, and present stories on the air
- Stay up to date on current events; what’s popular, trendy, etc.
Qualifications/Requirements:
- Must be energetic, positive, and great in a team environment
- Proven experience as a host or on-air personality
- 3 years on air experience preferred
- Excellent communication and organizational skills
- Valid Driver’s License and clean driving record
- Strong ad-libbing skills
- Ability to work independently as well as in a team
Qualified, interested applicants may 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
KBJR-TV/Gray Television Group, Inc. is a drug-free company
Additional Info:
Gray Television 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 Television 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, and transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.
Gray Television 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.
As a condition of employment, Gray Television will require that newly hired employees, whether part-time or full-time, be fully vaccinated against the coronavirus by the first workday to the extent permitted by applicable law unless you qualify for a medical or religious accommodation.
