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Gray Media · 23 hours ago

SPORTS ANCHOR/MMJ (W/END) - KBJR

Gray Media is the nation's largest owner of local television stations and digital assets. They are seeking a dynamic multimedia journalist to produce compelling news and sports stories, with responsibilities including anchoring sportscasts and handling breaking news situations.

BroadcastingCommunitiesDigital MediaJournalismLifestyleMedia and EntertainmentNewsPublishingSportsVideo

Responsibilities

Works with the news director, sports director, and assignment desk to determine, plan, and staff daily assignments
Must have excellent news & sports judgment and journalism ethics
Must have strong writing, storytelling, and reporting skills
Must be skilled in social media and online news production
Must possess good organizational and time management skills
Must have the ability to shoot and edit your own stories
Excellent live reporting skills required, ability to ad-lib during breaking news
Must be able to anchor a sportscast
Must be able to produce a sportscast and other sports programming (create a newscast rundown, write stories, build graphics, and coordinate with control room and field crews)
Must be willing to work various shifts, longer hours, and different days as needed
Travel will be required
Subject to change depending on staffing, but the schedule would be three days of sports, two days of news

Qualification

Journalism degreeLive reporting skillsSports knowledgeSocial media skillsVideo editingReflectCommunication skillsOrganizational skillsTime management

Required

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
Ability to lift/carry equipment ranging from 35-50 lbs
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

Benefits

Comprehensive Medical(Rx), Dental, and Vision Coverage
Health Savings Account with Company contributions
Flexible Spending Account
Employer-paid life and disability benefits
Paid parental leave benefits
Adoption and Surrogacy Benefits
401(k) Plan, including matching and profit-sharing contributions
Employee Assistance Program
Voluntary benefits, including Hospital Indemnity, Critical Illness, Accident Insurance, and supplemental life insurance coverage
Paid Time Off, including Relocation PTO
Focus on Caring

Company

Gray Media

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Gray Media is a broadcast company that owns and operates television stations in 31 markets across the country.

Funding

Current Stage
Public Company
Total Funding
$2.4B
2025-12-08Post Ipo Debt· $250M
2025-07-08Post Ipo Debt· $900M
2024-05-23Post Ipo Debt· $1.25B

Leadership Team

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Alan Gould
Vice President of Investor Relations
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James Finch
VP Of News Services
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