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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 KBTX: KBTX Media, the CBS and CW affiliates located in Bryan/College Station TX, is the dominant source for local news and entertainment for our local 18 county area. Celebrating 60 years of service and as the local news leader, KBTX features a fully digital facility, cutting-edge technology such as robotic studio cameras, multi-screened control room and the most advanced news gathering technology. Our team produces six (6) daily news casts M-F and three newscasts each weekend. Among many other awards, KBTX was named Texas Associated Press Station of the Year in 2013. KBTX has had the privilege of helping train and launch the careers of many well-known national journalists, top-market meteorologists, network and cable executives. The work family of KBTX is made up of a group of dedicated, professional and passionate individuals who are the backbone of our daily mission. KBTX Media is located in Bryan/College Station, Texas, a community of approximately 250,000. Bryan/College Station is also home to Texas A&M University, the nation’s 2nd largest university with a student population of over 58,500! Bryan/College Station has a small-town feel while offering significant diversity to appeal to young professionals, families, and active retirees. Sports lovers will love living here with all the sports events hosted by the twin cities and by Texas A&M. An Aggie home football game will attract over 100,000 in the stands with many more camped outside celebrating tail-gate style during football weekends. Bryan/College Station was recently ranked #2 on Forbes List of Best Small Places for Businesses and Careers and is currently the largest single metro in the Waco-Temple-Bryan DMA. Learn more about KBTX at www.kbtx.com Job Summary: KBTX’s morning reporter is the Brazos Valley’s authority on what’s happening now and important in our community. In this position, you’ll take viewers behind the scenes of our community’s biggest events, into restaurants that haven’t opened yet, shows all your friends are taking about and businesses that are changing the face of our community. Bryan-College Station is consistently ranked as one of the fastest growing communities in the country and among the very best places to live in the United States. Our morning reporter works every day to be the Brazos Valley’s guide to that growth. This high-energy, high-expectations position is a popular fixture on Brazos Valley This Morning, the market’s leading morning newscast. You’re joining a team of exceptional journalists that are committed to our community and work to make it better, both on and off camera. The ideal morning reporter will demonstrate solid news judgment and storytelling abilities, with a passion for delivering original, imaginative content every day. A dynamic personality, comfort in live television reporting and a positive, compelling attitude are essential for this role. A successful candidate will handle both feature reporting and breaking news equally well. Every day, they will create and present compelling content for broadcast, online and social media. Responsibilities include, but are not limited to: • Identifying and booking relevant local stories each day for the morning show audience • Researching and creating daily content for television, social and web platforms, including daily dynamic live shots and packages • Meeting daily and weekly deadlines in a fast-paced environment • Creating and facilitating working relationships with local business owners and community leaders • Developing feature franchise content, which may require travel and time outside of a standard workday

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• Candidates should also exhibit a good work ethic, strong people skills, the ability to be a team player and work flexibly. This position may require holiday work • Two years of experience in a TV newsroom, as well as a college degree in broadcast journalism or a related field are expected • Experience with ENPS or Sony XPRI non-linear editing software is a big plus 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 Television’s employees to perform their job duties may result in discipline up to and including discharge. GRAY TELEVISION, INC. PARTICIPATES IN E-VERIFY.