NEWS ANCHOR - BROADCAST/DIGITAL (SPANISH) - KGNS

Gray Media; Laredo (TX); On-site; USD 52,000 - 82,000; Full time

Job summary

KGNS-TV/Gray Media is seeking a dynamic journalist to join our newsroom as part of our Spanish operations. The ideal candidate will anchor on broadcast and digital platforms, and co-produce Spanish newscasts, overseeing and assisting the producer on all aspects of content.

The role involves anchoring evening news, delivering digital content for streaming and social media, and producing high-quality reports.

Qualifications

• A college degree in journalism or a related field required
• Must hold a valid driver's license and be insurable
• Initiative and attention to detail are required
• Be able to write clearly and accurately; great grammar!
• Must be able to work well under sometimes intense pressure and tight deadlines
• Ability to maintain a positive work atmosphere by behaving in a manner that will work well with co-workers, supervisors, and viewers
• Ability to keep up with national and local news/weather is required
• Ability to enterprise local hard-news stories is required
• Produce newscasts including stacking, writing scripts, editing copy, ordering graphics to fit stories, making maps, coordinating live shots with directors, production staff, reporters & photographers
• Must be able to edit video and audio
• Must be able to carry camera equipment (about 15-20 LB.)

Responsibilities

• Duties/Responsibilities will include (but are not limited to):
• Anchor our market-leading Monday-Friday evening newscasts
• Exercise strong news judgment, research complicated stories, and determine the content and quality of newscasts
• Act as a co-producer during the late newscasts
• Read/copy edit news scripts before each show
• Be a digital-first journalist, posting compelling content to social media and the station's digital platforms
• Be involved in the community, emceeing events, and making public appearances as requested by the station
• Be ready to report/field anchor when major breaking news happens
• Report and produce regular franchise stories

Skills

Initiative and attention to detail

Clear writing and strong grammar

Under pressure / tight deadlines

Positive collaboration with team

Digital-first journalism

Education

Bachelor's degree in journalism or related field

Tools

Newsroom software

Microsoft Office

Video editing software

Camera operation

Job description

About Gray Media

Today, we are a growing multimedia company headquartered in Atlanta, Georgia. We are the nation's largest owner of top-rated local television stations and digital assets serving 117 full-power television markets that collectively reach approximately 37% of US television households. The portfolio includes 80 markets with the top-rated television station and 100 markets with the first- and/or second-highest-rated television station in average all-day ratings across 116 of such markets that were measured by Nielsen in 2025. We also own the largest Telemundo Affiliate group with 46 markets and Gray Digital Media, a full-service digital agency offering national and local clients digital marketing strategies with the most advanced digital products and services. Our additional media properties include video production companies Raycom Sports, Tupelo Media Group, and PowerNation Studios, and studio production facilities Assembly Atlanta and Third Rail Studios.

About Gray Media

Today, we are a growing multimedia company headquartered in Atlanta, Georgia. We are the nation's largest owner of top-rated local television stations and digital assets serving 117 full-power television markets that collectively reach approximately 37% of US television households. The portfolio includes 80 markets with the top-rated television station and 100 markets with the first- and/or second-highest-rated television station in average all-day ratings across 116 of such markets that were measured by Nielsen in 2025. We also own the largest Telemundo Affiliate group with 46 markets and Gray Digital Media, a full-service digital agency offering national and local clients digital marketing strategies with the most advanced digital products and services. Our additional media properties include video production companies Raycom Sports, Tupelo Media Group, and PowerNation Studios, and studio production facilities Assembly Atlanta and Third Rail Studios.

Job Summary/Description

KGNS+ is looking for a dynamic journalist to join our newsroom. The ideal candidate will join our anchor team for our Spanish operations.

This candidate will anchor on broadcast and digital, as well as co-produce Spanish newscasts. You will be responsible for overseeing and assisting the producer on all aspects of the newscast/s content.

In addition to anchoring duties on evening news, this position will include delivering news content for digital, streaming, and social media platforms. We’re looking for a creative, experienced storyteller to find and share high-quality reports.

Responsibilities

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

• Anchor our market-leading Monday-Friday evening newscasts
• Exercise strong news judgment, research complicated stories, and determine the content and quality of newscasts
• Act as a co-producer during the late newscasts
• Read/copy edit news scripts before each show
• Be a digital-first journalist, posting compelling content to social media and the station's digital platforms
• Be involved in the community, emceeing events, and making public appearances as requested by the station
• Be ready to report/field anchor when major breaking news happens
• Report and produce regular franchise stories

Qualifications / Requirements

• A college degree in journalism or a related field required
• Must hold a valid driver's license and be insurable
• Initiative and attention to detail are required
• Be able to write clearly and accurately; great grammar!
• Must be able to work well under sometimes intense pressure and tight deadlines
• Ability to maintain a positive work atmosphere by behaving in a manner that will work well with co-workers, supervisors, and viewers
• Ability to keep up with national and local news/weather is required
• Ability to enterprise local hard-news stories is required
• Computer knowledge including newsroom software, Microsoft applications, and Internet use
• Produce newscasts including stacking, writing scripts, editing copy, ordering graphics to fit stories, making maps, coordinating live shots with directors, production staff, reporters & photographers
• Must be able to edit video and audio
• Must be able to carry camera equipment (about 15-20 LB.)

KGNS-TV/Gray Media is a drug-free company

Additional Info

Gray Media 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 Media 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 Media 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.