NEWS ANCHOR/MMJ - KFVS

Gray Media, Inc.; Cape Girardeau, Northern (MO, KY); Hybrid; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

KFVS-TV/Gray Media is seeking a dynamic full-time Anchor/MMJ to join our award-winning newsroom in the Cape Girardeau, MO region. The ideal candidate will lead coverage, collaborate on newscast planning, and produce engaging content for multiple platforms, including streaming channels.

We value professionalism, authenticity, and charisma on and off the air, with a strong ability to tell compelling stories and mentor teammates in a fast-paced newsroom environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in journalism, Communications, or related field.
• Videography and non-linear editing experience.
• Ability to write, shoot, and edit attention-grabbing news content.
• Excellent on-air presentation and communication skills.
• Familiarity with newsroom software, including ENPS and Edius, is a plus.
• A demo reel of your best work is required.

Responsibilities

• Anchor assigned newscasts.
• Report and MMJ in the field, pitching and executing enterprise stories.
• Find creative, engaging, and visually compelling ways to present news.
• Report Live in the Field, as needed.
• Contribute content across all KFVS digital platforms.
• Assist in producing and appearing on KFVS streaming content, including live coverage, breaking news updates, and digital-first shows.

Skills

Videography

Editing

On-air presentation

Storytelling

Social media

Education

Bachelor's degree in journalism

Tools

ENPS

Edius

Job description

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 47 markets, and Gray Digital Media, a full-service digital agency offering national and local clients digital marketing strategies and the most advanced digital products and services. Our additional media properties include video production companies Raycom Sports, Tupelo Media Group, and PowerNation Studios, as well as studio production facilities Assembly Atlanta and Third Rail Studios.

About KFVS:

KFVS/WSIL is the market-leading CBS/ABC/CW affiliate serving the Cape Girardeau, MO, Paducah, KY, and Harrisburg, IL region. Heartland News delivers trusted local news and First Alert Weather across America's Heartland. In 2026, KFVS was named Medium Market Station of the Year for Missouri.

Job Summary/Description:

KFVS is seeking a dynamic full-time Anchor/MMJ to join our award-winning newsroom. In addition to being an outstanding journalist with a strong on-air presence, we’re looking for someone who is an enthusiastic team leader and innovator. The ideal candidate will demonstrate professionalism, authenticity, and charisma both on and off the air. Our anchors help shape daily coverage, participate in newscast planning, and regularly produce compelling content for multiple platforms, including our growing streaming channels.

Duties/Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Anchor assigned newscasts
• Report and MMJ in the field, pitching and executing enterprise stories
• Find creative, engaging, and visually compelling ways to present news
• Report Live in the Field, as needed
• Contribute content across all KFVS digital platforms
• Assist in producing and appearing on KFVS streaming content, including live coverage, breaking news updates, and digital-first shows

Qualifications/Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in journalism, Communications, or related field
• Videography and non-linear editing experience
• Ability to write, shoot, and edit attention-grabbing news content
• Excellent on-air presentation and communication skills
• Familiarity with newsroom software, including ENPS and Edius, is a plus
• A demo reel of your best work is required

Personal Characteristics:

• A passion for news, on-air, and online
• Must display professionalism and personality both on and off the air.
• Ensure accuracy, timeliness, and attention to detail in all responsibilities.
• Must have the ability to be a team leader
• Possess strong presentation skills
• Broad knowledge of current affairs
• Must have the ability to work with a team of professionals
• Have an aptitude for social media and a passion for innovation
• Must have good communication skills
• Must have the ability to ad-lib and tell stories in a clear and compelling way
• Strong breaking news skills
• Digital savvy storyteller

KFVS-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.

Equal Opportunity Employer

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