NEWS ANCHOR/MMJ (W/END) - WBKO

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 43 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 WBKO:

WBKO is home to award-winning journalism in the heart of south-central Kentucky between Louisville and Nashville. WBKO is the dominant source for local news and entertainment in the Bowling Green area and operates the ABC, FOX, Telemundo, and CW affiliates. We are proud to serve our community and nurture our employees to grow professionally in an encouraging environment. Bowling Green is the third largest and fastest growing city in Kentucky and is “geared for fun” as the home of the Corvette, the Bowling Green Hot Rods baseball team, an active arts scene, countless caves and hiking trails, and more, ready to be explored!

Job Summary/Description:

WBKO is seeking a Weekend Anchor/MMJ to be an integral part of the top news team in south-central Kentucky. The right hire will anchor and produce our highly successful newscasts during the weekend and mmj 3 days during the week. From enterprising ideas to breaking news to polished and effective stories, we’re seeking someone who’s creative, digitally savvy, aggressive, and not afraid to try new things. This position is ideal for someone looking to advance their career. You bring the drive and determination - We bring the training and coaching!

Duties/Responsibilities will include (but not be limited to):

- Anchor and produce the 10 pm weekend newscasts
- Anchor and produce streaming TV programs as assigned
- Fill in anchor, producing, and reporting as assigned
- MMJ 3 days a week
- Generate story ideas and build local contacts
- Shoot, write, and edit compelling stories
- Operate portable live units and conduct live shots from the field
- Write stories for digital, social media platforms

What you can expect from us:
- An inclusive team environment
- Mentorship and coaching
- Training and ongoing support
- Clear guidelines and communication from newsroom leadership
- Ability to cross-train and learn other skills in the newsroom

Qualifications/Requirements:

- Bachelor’s degree in communications or related field preferred
- Understanding of and adherence to AP Style (on digital platforms) and broadcast writing for television
- Excellent communication skills (written and verbal), proven news judgment, ethics, and integrity
- Develop sources within the community to gain unique insight and reports on important and impactful issues
- Ability to work long hours/overtime, weekends, and overnights as needed for breaking news and specialized coverage
- Knowledge of ENPS and Edius preferred
- A valid driver’s license, good driving record, and proof of insurability
- MVR check required

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)

WBKO-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.