KYTV Overview

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About Gray Television: Gray Television is a leading media company that owns and operates high-quality stations in 113 television markets that collectively reach 36 percent of US television households... 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 Gray Bureau: This About Gray Television:

Gray Television is a leading media company that owns and operates high-quality stations in 113 television markets that collectively reach 36 percent of US television households...

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 Gray Bureau:

This bureau will serve all five Gray Media, LLC stations in Missouri. KCTV in Kansas City; KMOV in St. Louis; KY3/KSPR in Springfield, MO; KFVS in Cape Gireadau; WGEM in Hannibal, MO/Quincy, IL; and KYOU in Kirksville, MO/Ottumwa, IA.

Job Summary/Description:

The Gray Media stations that cover the state of Missouri are looking for an aggressive MMJ to cover politics at a growing Jeff City bureau. You would do daily coverage for the five Gray stations across Missouri. We are looking for the right person who can tell impactful stories that hold our elected officials and state agencies accountable. Must be able to show how these stories effect our viewers through personalization. Will also provide enterprise reporting of state and federal candidates, campaigns and issues during elections. This role produces not only enterprise but investigative reporting and breaking news. Must live in Jeff City, MO, just minutes away from the Lake of the Ozarks and a short drive from KC and St. Louis.

Duties/Responsibilities include, but not limited to:

• Works with the bureau chief to determine, plan and staff all important stories of state-wide important
• Collaborates with all stations daily to communicate coverage plans and newscast goals
• Must be able to go live when necessary
• Must have excellent news judgment and journalism ethics.
• Must have strong writing, storytelling and reporting skills
• Must have ability to shoot and edit your own stories
• Must be able to develop and maintain a network of sources and experts at all state agencies and with all political parties
• Must have ability, during election years, to travel throughout the state with candidates for races selected in collaboration with the supervising news director
• Understand open records laws and the ability to file regular requests (at least weekly), as well as manage and oversee them
• Must be organized and well-versed in keeping track of legislation and quickly be able to summarize and explain it to viewers in a conversational manner
• Be able to enterprise daily story ideas with state-wide interest even when lawmakers aren’t in session
• Must have ability to be a digital first MMJ. Be able to stream news conferences for all involved stations, report in breaking news, quickly web and social stories daily; duties will including a weekly digital show
• Must be willing to mentor interns
• Must be willing to work different shifts and longer hours based on legislative sessions, state coverage and breaking news
• Follow all clothing and appearance guidelines as set by the supervising news director
• Perform other job duties as assigned

Qualifications/Requirements:

• Must be 18 years-old or older
• Bachelor’s or master’s degree in journalism or related field
• Must have a valid driver's license and good driving record
• Minimum of 2 years’ experience in on-air television news reporting including in-depth long-form reporting, investigations and/or political reporting
• Basic experience with newsroom computer systems is preferred (ENPS)
• Candidates must successfully complete a pre-employment drug screen and MVR check
• Must have unrestricted work authorization in the United States
• Candidates must submit a resume, reel and references

Qualified, interested applicants may 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 (upload reel of work)

(Current employees that are interested in this position can apply through the Gray-TV UltiPro employee portal)

KYTV-TV & The Bureau/Gray Television Group, Inc. is a drug-free company

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.

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SENIOR NEWS REPORTER - KYTV/KSPR

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About Gray Television: Gray Television is a leading media company that owns and operates high-quality stations in 113 television markets that collectively reach 36 percent of US television households... 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. AboutKYTV/KSPR: KY3 is About Gray Television:

Gray Television is a leading media company that owns and operates high-quality stations in 113 television markets that collectively reach 36 percent of US television households...

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.

AboutKYTV/KSPR:

KY3 is part of a seven-station group in Springfield, MO. KY3 is one of the most dominant NBC affiliates in the country. KY3/KSPR covers 31 counties in southwest Missouri and northwest Arkansas. We are proud of our close connections with the communities we serve in the Ozarks.

Job Summary/Description:

KY3, the dominant number one station in the Ozarks is looking for a senior reporter. This is NOT an entry-level MMJ position. We are looking for someone with at least three years' experience in television news who is passionate about reporting. We love to tell stories that affect change in our community and would love to have a creative storyteller on board. The successful candidate will be curious about everything and have a strong desire to "get to the bottom" of every assigned or enterprise story. Our station has a long legacy of great on-air talent, and we need someone to help us maintain our position as a strong news station. Must be able to ask tough questions and confront people as needed. Should also desire to be part of a mentor program, professional training, and feedback.

Duties/Responsibilities will include (but not be limited to):

• Will dig into complex and important issues
• Enterprise hard news safety and security stories daily
• Interview news subjects to determine facts and credibility
• Be able to present exciting live reports with current technology
• Enterprise, send, and follow up on FOIA/Sunshine requests to local, state, and federal agencies
• Willingness to learn and use daily: newsroom software, digital (including social media and web), Grass Valley editing equipment, and, if/when necessary, professional Sony cameras
• Willing to go out on breaking news and into severe weather situations
• Develop numerous sources within the community to learn about important issues
• Work with anchors EPs and news director on targeted special reports each month
• Develop new and additional creative content specifically for digital, boldly advance the brand across those platforms
• Demonstrate sound news judgment, and collaborate with others to present the story in the best way
• Attend/host/speak at community service, schools, and community events; meet and greet viewers when needed
• Must be a visual storyteller; perform creative stand-ups and explanatory, moving live shots
• Weekends and holidays will be necessary at times.
• Be willing to learn or possess a broad and working knowledge of the viewing area, including people, places, things, and history
• Critique, feedback, and training are part of the job
• Follow clothing and appearance guidelines
• Perform other job-related duties as assigned

Qualifications/Requirements:

• Bachelor's or master's degree in journalism or related field is preferred.
• Must have a proven track record of successful television stories. Experience with investigative stories is required.
• Must have the ability to use web and social media to promote stories, drive engagement, find sources and stories, research stories, and do Facebook live reports with additional information on investigative stories
• At least 3 years of experience preferred as MMJ or reporter
• Experience in photojournalism, editing, and content management systems online
• Be able to write in a clear, concise, conversational manner
• Possess excellent interview and conversational writing skills
• Excellent live reporting skills and strong on-camera presentation skills
• Basic computer knowledge, including newsroom software (such as ENPS), Microsoft applications, and Internet use
• Ability to carry, shoot and edit video with digital cameras
• Able to work independently with limited supervision
• Ability to meet tight deadlines and work well under pressure
• Strong initiative and attention to detail
• Demonstrate solid news judgment and journalistic ethics
• Maintain professional and ethical conduct at the station and in the community
• Ability to maintain a positive work atmosphere by behaving in a manner that will mesh well with co-workers, supervisors, and viewers
• Must stay current with national and local news/weather, know what is going on in the community

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 that are interested in this position can apply through theGray-TV UltiPro employee portal)

KYTV/KSPR-TV/Gray Television Group, Inc. is a drug-free company

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.

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ACCOUNT EXECUTIVE - KYTV

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About Gray Television: Gray Television is a leading media company that owns and operates high-quality stations in 113 television markets that collectively reach 36 percent of US television households... 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 KYTV/KSPR: KY3 and About Gray Television:

Gray Television is a leading media company that owns and operates high-quality stations in 113 television markets that collectively reach 36 percent of US television households...

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 KYTV/KSPR:

KY3 and KSPR are part of a seven-station group in Springfield, MO. KY3 is one of the most dominant NBC affiliates in the country, while KSPR is an up-and-coming ABC station. KYCW, the high-rated CW station, also broadcasts from the same studio, and the combined newsrooms produce newscasts for all three stations. KY3/KSPR covers 31 counties in southwest Missouri and northwest Arkansas and has four news gathering bureaus stationed throughout the DMA. KY3 and KSPR are known for their regional and national award winning local news, weather and sports coverage, large-scale and numerous community service projects, and effective broadcast and digital marketing solutions. We are proud of our close connections with the communities we serve in the Ozarks.

Job Summary/Description:

The Sales Account Executive will assist in identifying key accounts for developing new business, and must have a keen sense of the market. Must be able to forecast accurately and maintain excellent client relationships.

Candidate will be responsible for (but not limited to) the following:
• Sell advertising consistent with station policies and rate guidelines.
• Responsible for the negotiation of rates with local clients.
• Service existing accounts and create special sales opportunities specific to each client.
• Assist in the production of client’s needs and act as a liaison with all departments.
• Performs other incidental and related duties as required and assigned.
• Willing to learn all research and utilize in client proposals effectively.
• Prospect new accounts and create sales opportunities specific to each new client.

Qualifications/Requirements:
• Ability to get along with others and maintain effective interdepartmental relationships.
• Some negotiation skills are required.
• Ability to communicate effectively is required.
• Must represent the station with professionalism and integrity.
• Must be highly organized and detail oriented.
• Ability to maintain a positive work atmosphere by behaving in a manner that will work well with co-workers, supervisors, and customers.
• Television and digital sales experience preferred.
• Wide Orbit, Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint experience is preferred.

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, and references

KYTV-TV/Gray Television Group, Inc. is a drug-free company

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 encourages all new employees to be fully vaccinated against the coronavirus virus prior to or by the first workday.

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