KBJR-TV in Duluth, MN is seeking a News Anchor.
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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 within 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
Job Summary/Description:
Northern News Now in Duluth, MN has an opportunity for an energetic and creative Morning News Anchor who greets each day with a smile. This person will deliver the news in an urgent, hard-hitting, trusting, and empowering way.
Duties/Responsibilities include (but are not limited to):
- Anchor morning newscasts daily.
- Anchor and produce the noon newscast every other week.
- Generate story ideas.
- Edit and write stories.
- Ability to connect with viewers.
Must be able to tell stories memorably, 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.
Qualifications/Requirements:
- Knowledge of the Minnesota and Wisconsin market preferred.
- Must demonstrate strong presentation skills on all platforms.
- Must be able to work collaboratively under deadlines.
- Must be team-oriented.
- Must possess leadership skills.
- Exceptional news judgment.
- Knowledge of news operations is required.
- Knowledge of ENPS and Edius is a plus.
- College degree or equivalent job experience in a journalism-related field.
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
(Current employees who are interested in this position can apply through the _ Gray-TV UltiPro self-service portal )_KBJR-TV/Gray Television, 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, 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.
Gray Television encourages all new employees to be fully vaccinated against the coronavirus virus prior to the first workday.
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