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Digital News Host/ Anchor

KLTV

Tyler, TX 11-27-2024
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Job Description
Digital News Host/ Anchor - KLTV

DIGITAL NEWS HOST/ ANCHOR (W/END) - KLTV

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 KLTV:

KLTV is the dominant station in the Tyler/Longview, TX area of East Texas. We are an ABC affiliate and have been #1 by every ratings measure, uninterrupted in every newscast for 25+ years. We also have a very powerful, dominant digital presence in the market. We are a leader in the industry in digital innovation and digital products--operating and populating 11 different apps and producing an 18-hour-a-day live streaming news service from our newsroom on OTT, desktop, and on mobile apps.

Modern facility. Top-notch equipment. Experienced News Managers. Positive, encouraging workplace with an emphasis on teaching job skills and journalism. Dominant station preparing for the future in a very powerful company in this industry. We believe we are among the best newsrooms in the country.

Job Summary/Description:

This is a unique position. For the last seven years, KLTV/KTRE has operated a successful, live digital-only broadcast from our newsroom. Thousands watch each day as our hosts report the news as it is breaking, live from our newsroom. East Texas Now is live, local news and talk 18 hours a day, 7 days a week. This position involves hosting ETN on Saturdays and Sundays and producing segments on three weekdays.

The hosts produce, present, and technical direct their shows every day using a special interface developed for and with the input of KLTV/KTRE. East Texas now is live each day on desktop, and mobile devices, in our apps, and on Amazon Fire and Roku OTT devices. East Texas Now even has its own dedicated app with integrated chat that allows viewers to interact with the host. If you can talk, love, break news, and are technically inclined to multi-task while talking in front of one of multiple cameras, this is an exciting, groundbreaking position.

Duties/Responsibilities include (but not limited to):
- Handle Breaking News
- Talk to reporters and newsmakers via FaceTime and Skype
- Self-direct the show
- Set up and coordinate guests for in-studio or remote appearances
- Plan content for each day
- Perform ''live read'' commercials from the East Texas Now desk
- Talk a lot!

Qualifications/Requirements:
- Competence in reporting live, online, and on air
- Reporting on digital platforms, often live via FaceTime or Skype
- Setting up guests and reporters
- Computer skills
- Position generally alternates schedules dayside/nightside weekly
- Experience in talk radio is a plus

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)

KLTV/KTRE-TV/Gray Media is a drug-free company

Gray Media encourages all new employees to be fully vaccinated against the coronavirus virus before the first workday.

Jobcode: Reference SBJ-repno1-35-215-180-183-42 in your application.

Company Profile
KLTV

Gray Television supports local community interests by providing quality television broadcasting and exceptional service in each market we serve. Gray owns and/or operates television stations and leading digital properties in 93 television markets including the first or second highest rated television station in 85 markets. We are an unmatched broadcast pioneer that keeps getting bigger and better.