NEWS ANCHOR/MMJ - KWCH

About Gray Media:

Today, we are a growing multimedia company headquartered in Atlanta, Georgia. We are the nation's largest owner of top-rated local television stations and digital assets serving 117 full-power television markets that collectively reach approximately 37% of US television households. The portfolio includes 80 markets with the top-rated television station and 100 markets with the first and/or second highest rated television station in average all-day ratings across 116 of such markets that were measured by Nielsen in 2025. We also own the largest Telemundo Affiliate group with 47 markets and Gray Digital Media, a full-service digital agency offering national and local clients digital marketing strategies with the most advanced digital products and services. Our 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 KWCH:

KWCH-TV (12 News) is a CBS television affiliate operated by Gray Television with one of the best corporate and local cultures in the country. Our top-rated station is located in the beautiful south-central region of Kansas. KWCH-TV is the market leader, with viewers relying on news and weather coverage. Along with strong programming ratings, the #1 website, CBS Sports, and CBS Primetime, we deliver the results for our advertisers.

Job Summary/Description:

12 News is looking for a full-time Anchor/Multimedia Journalist to join our news team.

We’re looking for someone with great news sense, energy, and a sparkling, dynamic personality to anchor a weekday morning newscast and do some reporting. The ideal candidate is someone who likes telling stories and thrives on breaking news but isn’t afraid to show off their personality too.

Candidates must have excellent communication skills both on the air and in the newsroom. Someone who can handle breaking news situations on the air is a must. Candidates must also possess a creative vision for what it takes to anchor a solid newscast.

Duties/Responsibilities include, but are not limited to: 

- Works with the producer, news director, and assignment desk to plan daily newscasts
- Must have excellent news judgment and journalism ethics
- Must have strong writing, storytelling, and reporting skills
- Must have strong producing skills (create a newscast rundown, write stories, build graphics, and coordinate with control room and field crews) and be willing to produce as needed.
- Must be skilled in social media and online news production.
- Must possess good organizational and time management skills
- Must have the ability to shoot and edit your own stories, and the ability to go live
- Excellent live reporting skills required, ability to ad-lib during breaking news
- While primarily a Monday - Friday schedule, must be willing to work longer hours and different days as needed

Qualifications/Requirements:

- Bachelor's or master's degree in journalism or a related field
- A minimum of 2 years of experience in on-air television news reporting, anchoring, and producing is preferred, but we are willing to train the right candidate
- Basic experience with newsroom computer systems is preferred (ENPS)
- Understanding of and adherence to AP Style (for digital platforms) and broadcast writing (for television).
- Ability to operate a field camera, editing, and lighting equipment
- Ability to lift/carry equipment ranging from 35-50 lbs.
- Must have a valid driver's license and a clean driving record
- Ability to represent the station professionally/responsibly in the community and newsroom, and on social media
- Must have a desire to win, the ability to reflect on your work, and apply feedback

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)

KWCH-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 Gray’s employees' ability to perform their job duties may result in discipline, up to and including discharge.

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