Description:

About Gray Television: 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. 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 KOTA: KOTA and KEVN are the ABC and FOX affiliates in Rapid City at the base of the beautiful Black Hills of South Dakota. KOTA and KEVN and the market leaders for local news, sports and weather and recently moved in to a new, state of the art facility. KOTA and KEVN feature separate brands. Both stations cover the Black Hills area of South Dakota as well as parts of eastern Wyoming. Our teams produce six daily newscasts and six weekend newscasts. KOTA & KEVN are located in Rapid City, SD television DMA Market 172, a community of approximately 100,000 television HH. Job Summary: KOTA and KEVN are looking for a dynamic reporter with an opportunity to anchor who can do it all: shoot, write, produce, report and anchor. The candidate must be able to enterprise stories, have a great work ethic and be ready to contribute to the top news team in western South Dakota. The position isn't just about television but great storytelling on a variety of digital platforms. Responsibilities include but are not limited to the following: - shoot, write and edit local stories - use editorial judgment to determine the content of local newscasts - use social media to engage with the community and help generate contacts and story ideas - post daily to all digital platforms and social media including attaching images and streaming video - interview subjects and research facts for credibility - produce and anchor newscasts as assigned - follow clothing and appearance guidelines - collaborate with news managers, producers and reporters for content and newscast development - edit video and stories for broadcast - participate in community events and make public appearances on behalf of the station as assigned - must have a good driving record

Requirements:

- must be able to handle on-air responsibilities - must be a strong writer with solid news judgment Send cover letter, resume and demo reel to: pbuehler@kotatv.com * If interested you can apply online at https://gray.tv/careers#currentopenings

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, INC. PARTICIPATES IN E-VERIFY.