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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. Gray also owns video program production, marketing, and digital businesses including Raycom Sports, Tupelo-Raycom, and RTM Studios, the producer of PowerNation programs and content. 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 KOLO: KOLO is a station that gets the job done. Many of our employees have been with the company for years and they pride themselves on their expertise and their ability to succeed. While Reno/Tahoe is a 100+ market, it has all the characteristics of a much larger west coast market. In fact, some say Reno has superior lifestyle and outdoor activities to its much larger neighboring markets. For these and many other reasons KOLO is able to attract top notch individuals. We pride ourselves on not limiting ourselves to the “news conference or press release journalism” stories that are easy to get. Our journalists know they need to tell stories on issues that matter to the northern Nevada community and our viewers. Much of the station’s identity is from KOLOCares, a program designed to better serve Northern Nevada through the wonderful non-profit organizations that are part of the community. KOLOCares was recently honored by the National Association of Broadcasters’ Celebration of Service to Community Award. Every station is tasked to serve their community, but KOLO takes pride in finding unique ways to help our non-profit partners to reach their goals. Reno has an illustrious history of boom or bust, and right now the area is booming! The Reno/Sparks/Tahoe area no longer relies on casinos and gambling to draw tourists to the area. With Tesla’s gigafactory under construction, the Switch data site, and a host of distribution companies, the economy in Northern Nevada with its many tech companies in the area is booming and has become a much smaller version of Silicon Valley. Life in Reno/Tahoe is not just about work. Northern Nevada boasts remarkable outdoor activities highlighted by the spectacular beauty of Lake Tahoe, world renowned ski resorts in the Sierra, trout fishing in the Truckee River and Pyramid Lake, placid campgrounds, miles of hiking and biking trails and, yes, casinos. San Francisco, Yosemite and Napa Valley are all an easy drive for a weekend getaway. Many Northern Californians spend their weekends in Reno, especially with the summer festivals that feature balloon races, air races, Hot August Nights and the nation’s largest BBQ rib festival. There is always something happening in Reno, the “Biggest Little City in the World.” Applicants are encouraged to learn more about KOLO at, http://www.kolotv.com/content/news?article=402306435&disable=ads. Job Summary: KOLO 8 News Now is looking for an anchor to share the news desk with our evening anchor team. The ideal candidate can deliver hard news, both from the studio and in the field. You should embrace that news is delivered on multiple platforms and be excited to interact with viewers on social networks. The ideal candidate will also be involved in the planning and producing of the newscasts. This is not a position for a “rookie” journalist. A successful news anchor has to be a leader in the newsroom, capable of making the right decisions based on viewer needs, and willing to be hands-on to ensure the team produces the most compelling and informative newscast every single day. On any given day, the anchor must be ready to cover breaking news, report or produce newscasts as needed. In addition to anchoring the newscasts, the anchor will be expected to generate stories. Reporting, shooting and editing skills are a must. Responsibilities include, but are not limited to: • Ability to communicate professionally on-air and with coworkers • Ability to write for on-air, web stories and social media • Ability to field anchor major news events live in the field • Knowledge of journalism ethics and legal issues • Capable of shooting and editing video; familiarity with Edius and ENPS a plus

Requirements:

• 5 years reporting experience and at least 2 years of anchoring experience • College degree in journalism or related field is preferable • Willing to reside within 30 minutes of station • Available for varying work schedules due to temporary or permanent schedule changes, or breaking news coverage. Salary based on experience ◘ Please apply online at https://gray.tv/careers#currentopenings

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