Gray Television
NEWS ANCHOR (EVENING) - KTTC
Gray Television, Rochester, Minnesota, us, 55905
About Gray Media:
Gray Media 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 KTTC:
KTTC is the leading NBC affiliate, serving Rochester, Austin, and Mason City as the #1 station for news, information, and entertainment programming. KTTC strives for leadership in our industry and in our community, and does this by keeping viewers safe and informed, supporting non-profits and organizations that serve the community, and helping our local businesses grow. All employees accept personal responsibility for maintaining the professional culture at KTTC. The KTTC leadership team believes in workplaces "Free of discrimination, harassment, and incivility - and filled with opportunity, especially for those who've been traditionally denied it," (a definition adopted by the work and training put forth by the Power Shift Project). If you value kindness and respect as much as we do, please apply.
To learn more about KTTC visit: https://www.kttc.com/page/living-working-and-playing-in-rochester-minnesota/
Job Summary/Description:
KTTC-TV in Rochester, Minnesota, is looking for a dynamic, energetic anchor to join our weekday evening newscast team. This anchor will work closely with their producer, the nightside executive producer, and the news director to develop new and creative ideas on how to best bring fresh content to viewers. As an anchor, a successful candidate will push the limits on our evening newscasts
KTTC views our anchors as engaging and dynamic storytellers, not just news readers.Working closely with a producer and the nightside executive producer, this anchor will deliver newscasts taking full advantage of KTTC resources, guiding reporters daily on how best to tailor their content to a newscast and digital platforms. Our anchors will meet the audience where they are on digital. That means anchoring on our streaming platforms and bringing exclusive content to our online audience.A successful candidate will view the anchor desk as merely one place to deliver news from, not a home base.
Please note - primary job duties and responsibilities include, but are not limited to the information listed above.
Qualifications/Requirements:
KTTC News is a ratings leader in our market. This position is suited for someone who has some experience anchoring a newscast. The ideal candidate will be able to enterprise timely, relevant content for KTTC viewers, manage their time effectively, and handle breaking news calmly. Our newsroom is committed to bringing viewers in-depth coverage on the day's stories. Our anchors lead the way on digging deeper each night, sharing the "how" and "why" from the day's news.
KTTC also promotes professional development by sending employees to conferences annually hosted by the Radio/Television News Directors Association, the National Association of Black Journalists, the Asian American Journalists Association, the National Association of Hispanic Journalists, the National Lesbian and Gay Journalists Association, the Midwest Broadcast Journalists Association, Investigative Reporters and Editors, the Poynter Institute, and others. We also take advantage of continuing education offered by Gray Television through interactive workshops offered at stations across the company.
- Strong writing skills are encouraged- Our newsroom uses ENPS and Edius software, experience with either is a bonus, but not required.We will train you on how to use both
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 )
KTTC-TV/Gray Media, Inc. 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.
Gray Media encourages all new employees to vaccinate against the coronavirus before the first workday fully.
Gray Media 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 KTTC:
KTTC is the leading NBC affiliate, serving Rochester, Austin, and Mason City as the #1 station for news, information, and entertainment programming. KTTC strives for leadership in our industry and in our community, and does this by keeping viewers safe and informed, supporting non-profits and organizations that serve the community, and helping our local businesses grow. All employees accept personal responsibility for maintaining the professional culture at KTTC. The KTTC leadership team believes in workplaces "Free of discrimination, harassment, and incivility - and filled with opportunity, especially for those who've been traditionally denied it," (a definition adopted by the work and training put forth by the Power Shift Project). If you value kindness and respect as much as we do, please apply.
To learn more about KTTC visit: https://www.kttc.com/page/living-working-and-playing-in-rochester-minnesota/
Job Summary/Description:
KTTC-TV in Rochester, Minnesota, is looking for a dynamic, energetic anchor to join our weekday evening newscast team. This anchor will work closely with their producer, the nightside executive producer, and the news director to develop new and creative ideas on how to best bring fresh content to viewers. As an anchor, a successful candidate will push the limits on our evening newscasts
KTTC views our anchors as engaging and dynamic storytellers, not just news readers.Working closely with a producer and the nightside executive producer, this anchor will deliver newscasts taking full advantage of KTTC resources, guiding reporters daily on how best to tailor their content to a newscast and digital platforms. Our anchors will meet the audience where they are on digital. That means anchoring on our streaming platforms and bringing exclusive content to our online audience.A successful candidate will view the anchor desk as merely one place to deliver news from, not a home base.
Please note - primary job duties and responsibilities include, but are not limited to the information listed above.
Qualifications/Requirements:
KTTC News is a ratings leader in our market. This position is suited for someone who has some experience anchoring a newscast. The ideal candidate will be able to enterprise timely, relevant content for KTTC viewers, manage their time effectively, and handle breaking news calmly. Our newsroom is committed to bringing viewers in-depth coverage on the day's stories. Our anchors lead the way on digging deeper each night, sharing the "how" and "why" from the day's news.
KTTC also promotes professional development by sending employees to conferences annually hosted by the Radio/Television News Directors Association, the National Association of Black Journalists, the Asian American Journalists Association, the National Association of Hispanic Journalists, the National Lesbian and Gay Journalists Association, the Midwest Broadcast Journalists Association, Investigative Reporters and Editors, the Poynter Institute, and others. We also take advantage of continuing education offered by Gray Television through interactive workshops offered at stations across the company.
- Strong writing skills are encouraged- Our newsroom uses ENPS and Edius software, experience with either is a bonus, but not required.We will train you on how to use both
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 )
KTTC-TV/Gray Media, Inc. 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.
Gray Media encourages all new employees to vaccinate against the coronavirus before the first workday fully.