About KOLD: 13 News is a Gray Television station and the CBS affiliate in Tucson, Arizona.
Southern Arizona’s news leader is seeking a compelling anchor.
Are you a born storyteller who loves to lead a team of both experienced and novice journalists? KOLD/KMSB has an immediate opening for an anchor/reporter to join our award-winning newsroom. This position requires exceptional news judgment, high work ethic, and a team-oriented approach to winning. Previous experience is required.
The ideal candidate will demonstrate a clear understanding of the relationship between broadcast and digital/OTT platforms.
The ideal candidate will also have experience in investigative and research-driven journalism.
Responsibilities:
- Work with the news director and newsroom leaders to produce day turns and/or promotable packages
- It is also common for our anchors to field anchor breaking news and high-profile reports
- Write copy for all platforms
- Execute a daily digital plan tailored to your daily assignments and long-term projects
- This includes posting to social media throughout your shift, identifying opportunities for live streaming on our website/CTV (streaming.) platforms/Facebook, getting breaking news, live and user-generated content into our newscasts
- Be a self-starter who can develop sources, able to go beyond press releases, and enterprise content
- Participate in daily editorial meetings
Qualifications:
- This position requires exceptional news judgment, high work ethic, and a team-oriented approach to winning
- Previous experience is required
- The ideal candidate will demonstrate a clear understanding of the relationship between broadcast and digital/OTT platforms
- The ideal candidate will also have experience in investigative and research-driven journalism
- Minimum two years of newsroom experience
- Bachelor’s degree in broadcast journalism or a related field
- The desire to win and the ability to reflect on your work and apply feedback
- An established and responsible presence on digital platforms, including station website, social media and CTV
- Understanding of and adherence to AP Style and broadcast writing
- Excellent communication skills (written and verbal), proven news judgement, ethics and integrity
- Strong work ethic, organizational and leadership skills
- Must be able to work quickly, meet deadlines, multi-task and show composure, especially during high-pressure breaking news moments
- Experience with shooting and editing unique content
- MVR check required
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