SPORTS ANCHOR/MMJ - KAIT

About Gray Media:

Gray Media, or Gray, is a multimedia company headquartered in Atlanta, Georgia, formally known as Gray Television, Inc. The company is the nation's largest owner of top-rated local television stations and digital assets serving 113 television markets that collectively reach approximately 36 percent of US television households. The portfolio includes 77 markets with the top-rated television station and 100 markets with the first and/or second-highest-rated television station, as well as the largest Telemundo Affiliate group with 45 markets totaling nearly 1.5 million Hispanic TV Households. The company also owns Gray Digital Media, a full-service digital agency offering national and local clients digital marketing strategies with the most advanced digital products and services. Gray's additional media properties include video production companies Raycom Sports, Tupelo Media Group, and PowerNation Studios, and studio production facilities Assembly Atlanta and Third Rail Studios.

About KAIT:

KAIT 8 is located in beautiful Jonesboro, Arkansas, and serves Northeast Arkansas and Southeast Missouri. The station is the market's dominant news leader, holding the ABC, NBC, and CW affiliations. KAIT prides itself on being on the cutting edge of new technology in our industry.

Job Summary/Description:

KAIT 8 is currently in search of a dynamic and creative individual who possesses passion and energy for generating captivating Sports coverage, crafting written content to complement video, and delivering engaging live shots on-air and online. As a member of the K8 Sports team, you will be self-motivated and driven, consistently striving for excellence each day. As a Sports Anchor/MMJ, you will play a vital role in delivering accurate, engaging, and compelling sports coverage.

Duties/Responsibilities include, but are not limited to: 

• Post Sports reports online to the station website and social media platforms.
• Utilize various resources, including local community contacts, press releases, digital media, and wire services, to gather information for Sports content and features.
• Collaborate with the Sports Director, producers, reporters, and news management to stay updated on breaking Sports news and developing stories.
• Conduct live on-location Sports reporting during breaking Sports news, events, and community happenings, demonstrating engaging Sports reporting skills and the ability to think on your feet.
• Maintain composure and deliver clear and concise live Sports reporting even in high-pressure situations.
• Serve as the anchor for weekend Sports presenting scores and features with clarity, professionalism, and poise.
• Write, edit, and proofread Sports scripts for your anchor segments, ensuring accuracy and adherence to station standards.
• Collaborate with the Sports Director, producers, and the news team to select relevant Sports features, developing a strong understanding of regional Sporting events and local Sports trends.
• Will have to travel to different local locations for Sports coverage.

Qualifications/Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in journalism or related field
• Basic experience with newsroom computer systems is preferred (ENPS)
• Understanding of and adherence to AP Style (for digital platforms) and broadcast writing (for television).
• Ability to operate a field camera, editing, and lighting equipment
• Must have a valid driver's license and a clean driving record
• Ability to represent the station professionally/responsibly in the community and newsroom, and on social media
• Must have a desire to win, the ability to reflect on your work, and apply feedback

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)

KAIT-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.