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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 KEYC: Since 1960, KEYC News 12, a CBS and FOX affiliated media company, has succeeded with a culture that values skills, encourages creativity and fosters professional growth. Enjoy all four seasons in the booming Greater Mankato metropolitan area. The friendly, welcoming region is a happy mix of city and country living. We broadcast more than 24 hours of local news, weather and sports each week. Job Summary: KEYC-TV is looking for a passionate and energetic Sports Anchor/MMJ that knows how to go after the big, “local” sports story. We are in the heart of Minnesota Vikings country, with the Twin Cities only being an hour away. We don’t want someone who only covers professional and college sports or reads national highlights. We focus on local sports – with three area colleges and a successful Friday night show dedicated to prep sports, there’s no shortage of good content. Did we mention Mankato is home to the Minnesota State University, a Division I hockey program. We’re looking for a creative, outgoing sports journalist who knows how to put together compelling, LOCAL sports stories and features. The ideal candidate will also be a team player and be able to communicate effectively with management, staff, KEYC News 12 viewers and our community. Responsibilities include, but are not limited to: -Serve as the primary weekend sports anchor for our 5 weekend newscasts -Fill-in sports anchoring as needed during the week -Shoot, write and edit sports stories and highlights with an emphasis on covering local sports -Meet daily sportscast deadlines -Write and post sports stories on multiple social media and digital platforms -Report live from various sporting events

Requirements:

-4-year degree in journalism, broadcasting, communications or related field -An engaging and comfortable on-air personality -The ability and desire to enterprise and produce local sports stories and content -Excellent communicator -Team player with a positive attitude -Anchoring, reporting, producing experience preferred Please apply online at https://gray.tv/careers#currentopenings

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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.