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 KYTV/KSPR:

KY3 is part of a seven-station group in Springfield, MO. KY3 is one of the most dominant NBC affiliates in the country. KY3/KSPR covers 31 counties in southwest Missouri and northwest Arkansas.

KYCW, the high-rated CW station, also broadcasts from the same studio, and the combined newsrooms produce newscasts for all three stations. KY3 and KSPR are known for their regional and national award-winning local news, weather, and sports coverage, large-scale and numerous community service projects, and effective broadcast and digital marketing solutions. We are proud of our close connections with the communities we serve in the Ozarks.

Job Summary/Description:

KY3 in Springfield, MO (market 72), the award-winning dominant number one station in the beautiful Ozark mountains has a rare opening for a dayside anchor. This is the perfect job for an experienced candidate who has worked nightside throughout their career and now wants a more regular shift. Candidate should be energetic, creative and a great storyteller. Successful candidate will anchor 1 to 2 hours of news, anchor/host a couple weekly streaming shows, plus do franchise and sweeps stories. If you love community service and meeting the public, this is the job for you. Field anchoring is a plus we value. We need an anchor who will be involved in the day-to-day operations of the newsroom and be a great mentor to staff members. This is not an entry level position.

Duties/Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

Be able to program and work (or willing to learn) a touchscreen on-air smoothly Be able to move around on set throughout the newscast - standing and sitting Research, gather, shoot, write, edit, and report news stories for on-air and online in the most accurate, appealing, timely, and creative way using all sources. Be able to do regular franchise or special reports as assigned by news director Be able to write in a clear, concise, conversational manner. Must read through scripts thoroughly before going on-air. Possess excellent interview and conversational writing/presentation skills Report live on the scene, especially during breaking news or weather Develop and maintain sources of information and knowledge about assignments Demonstrate sound news judgment and journalist ethics; collaborate with others to present the story in the best way possible Mentor other staff members Be able to ad-lib for hours during breaking news, election coverage or weather Must be able to utilize non-linear editing equipment on a daily basis Enterprise hard-news, research-driven packages under tight deadlines Participate in story selection process through meetings. Daily contribution of lead story ideas centering on safety and security is required Attend/host/speak at community service, schools, and community events regularly (several times a month); meet and greet viewers Post and regularly update stories and other material on the web and social media per station requirements. Interaction with viewers on social media is a must, including the ability to do Facebook lives regularly Communicate with the web staff and other appropriate staff members during breaking news Follow clothing and appearance guidelines set by the news director Must be a visual storyteller; perform creative stand-ups and explanatory, moving live shots when needed. Evenings, weekends, mornings and holidays will be required Be willing to learn or possess a broad and working knowledge of the viewing area, including people, place , things, and history Critique, feedback, and training are part of the job Perform other job-related duties as assigned Ability to carry, shoot and edit video with digital cameras Strong initiative and attention to detail Maintain professional and ethical conduct at the station and in the community Ability to maintain a positive work atmosphere by behaving in a manner that will mesh well with co-workers, supervisors, and viewers Must stay current with national and local news/weather, know what is going on in the community

Qualifications/Requirements:

Must have anchored at a local or network television station for at least three years Bachelor degree in journalism or related field is preferred Work with ENPS and Grass Valley Edius editing is a plus

If 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 theGray-TV UltiPro self-service portal)

KYTV/KSPR-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 Grays 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 before the first workday.