KBJR-TV Northern News Now in Duluth, MN has an opportunity for an energetic and creative Morning News Anchor who greets each day with a smile.
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 KJBR:
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
Northern News Now is seeking a Morning Anchor/Reporter. This person will deliver the news in an urgent, hard-hitting, trusting and empowering way. You should be an energetic "morning person" who confidently delivers the news viewers need to start their days. We need an anchor who is involved in the day-to-day operations of the newsroom, including developing and turning enterprise and investigative content. Will be anchoring Morning Newscasts daily plus anchor/producing noon newscast every other week.
Must be able to tell stories in a memorable way, deliver live reports dynamically and support colleagues in pursuit of fast paced, highly visual newscasts. Must be collaborative, team-oriented, solution oriented and calm under pressure.
*** Please note, the primary job duties and responsibilities include, but are not limited to the information listed above ***
Qualifications/ Requirements:
- Knowledge of the Minnesota and Wisconsin market preferred
- Must demonstrate strong presentation skills on all platforms
- Strong writing and the ability to create hard hitting content with an edgy style
- Must be able to work collaboratively under pressure
- Must be team-oriented and level-headed
- A journalist at heart who is willing to go live in the field on big stories
- College degree or equivalent job experience in a journalism-related field
- Leadership skills
- Exceptional news judgment
- Professional knowledge of news operations are required
- Knowledge of ENPS and Edius is a plus
Travel Requirements:
- Some Travel Require
Qualified, interested applicants may go to https://gray.tv/careers#currentopening, you may type in the job title, station call letters, or click on "apply now", upload your resume, cover letter and references
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, 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.
KBJR-TV is an equal opportunity employer.
