KOLD-TV/Gray Television seeks a news anchor

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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