Job description
About Gray Television:
Gray Television 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 KGWN:
Wyoming News Now is the dominant news source for the both the Casper and Cheyenne-Scottsbluff markets. Wyoming News now is made up of two stations, KCWY in Casper, and KGWN in Cheyenne, Wyoming. This position is in our Cheyenne location, a community along the Front Range of the Rocky Mountains. Cheyenne is home to F.E. Warren Air Force Base, the Capital City and Cheyenne Frontier Days, the world's largest outdoor rodeo. There are an abundance of opportunities for outdoor activities in all seasons. With an international airport nearby in Denver, Colorado, travel to and from is also easy.
Job Summary/Description:
Wyoming News Now is looking for someone who can write, shoot, edit and anchor weekend weather to add to our team. News directors love to hire well-rounded broadcasters, and this position is tailor-made to provide that experience.
Duties/Responsibilities include, but not limited to:
- Analyze weather data and prepare detailed forecasts
- Prepare graphics to support weather presentation
- Conversational On-air presentation
- Pitch quality story ideas for day-turn content
- Report news stories for our news segments as an MMJ
- Fill-in anchor and produce newscasts when needed
- Post content to website and station social media platforms
- Flexibility in scheduling
Qualifications/Requirements:
- Degree in broadcast journalism or similar
- Ability to shoot and edit video, write scripts, and communicate effectively
Come join our dynamic weather/news team, 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 that are interested in this position can apply through the Gray-TV UltiPro employee portal)
KGWN-TV/Gray Television Group, Inc. is a drug-free company
Additional Info:
Gray Television 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 Television 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 Television 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 Television encourages all new employees to be fully vaccinated against the coronavirus virus prior to or by the first workday.
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Education
Preferred- Bachelors or better in Journalism or related field
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