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Gray Media Group Inc dba KXII TV Anchor-Primary Evening in Sherman, Texas
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KXII News 12 is seeking a news co-anchor for the markets dominant, top-rated evening newscasts. As Texomas news, weather and sports leader, KXII prides itself on delivering the stories that matter to our viewers on every platform and being the Breaking News and Weather Authority every day. The ideal candidate is a newsroom leader with a passion for storytelling who will deliver the news in an engaging, energetic way every night.
Responsibilities include:
- Anchor and produce weeknight 4PM, 5PM, 6PM,and 10PM newscasts and fill in on other newscasts as needed Copy edit scripts to ensure accuracy, fairness, and deliverability Help with approval of reporter package scripts Serve as mentor and teacher to young reporters and producers Collaborating with other senior staff on key editorial decisions Maintain/develop community relationships and promote/attend KXII sponsored events Engage viewers through social media to generate stories, break and promote our work
Qualifications include:
- Experience anchoring and reporting in television news Ability to communicate professionally and effectively on-air and with co-workers Ability to write for broadcast, digital and social media Proven leadership skills working with staff at all levels Strong ethical news judgment and priority setting Possess great live reporting skills for field anchoring breaking news and severe weather Ability to collaborate with producers on how best to story tell using the set, video, graphics and technology Prior anchoring and on-air reporting experience required Investigative reporting experience preferred Must include link to demo reel for consideration Must have college degree in related field, valid drivers license, and good driving record. Knowledge and demonstration of editorial judgment, journalistic ethics and legal issues Must possess strong writing and information gathering skills, be a quick thinker ready for anything, and have strong ad-lib abilities
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