NEWS ANCHOR (MORNING) - KAUZ

GRAY MEDIA; Lawton (OK); Presencial; USD 55.000 - 75.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

KAUZ-TV/Gray Media in the Texoma region, centered around Lawton, OK, is seeking an experienced morning co-anchor to engage viewers from the anchor desk and lead newsroom efforts. This role requires strong on-air presence and editorial judgment.

The ideal candidate mentors reporters, shapes nightly coverage, and represents the station positively on- and off-camera. A leadership path at the market’s top station awaits.

Formación

• Must have at least three years' experience in the news industry.
• Bachelor's degree in journalism or related field preferred.
• Excellent skills in interviewing, ad-libbing, conversational broadcast writing, and on-air presentation.
• Must have strong news judgment and professional experience with news operations.
• Valid driver's license with a good driving record

Responsabilidades

• Anchoring live television broadcasts for morning newscasts (6 a.m. - 7 a.m.).
• Producing the daily 4 p.m. newscast.
• Using editorial judgment to determine content and proof scripts before air.
• Creating news packages for on-air and digital platforms, including regular reports.
• Engaging with the community by attending, hosting, or speaking at local events.
• Posting and updating stories on digital and social media.
• Interacting with viewers on social media, including Facebook Live.

Conocimientos

On-air presenting

Interviewing

News judgment

Editorial writing

Educación

Bachelor's degree in journalism

Descripción del empleo

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 KAUZ

KAUZ CBS Affiliated - KAUZ is a storied station that has been around since 1953. Wichita Falls is ideally located halfway between Oklahoma City and Dallas/Forth Worth metroplex. Our region is known for the rugged beauty of the Wichita Mountains and the National Wildlife Refuge, a hiker's paradise. Affordable living, great outdoor adventures, and close proximity to major cities and their attractions make the Lawton- Wichita Falls market an exciting Opportunity for career growth.
Lawton is located halfway between Oklahoma City and the Dallas/Forth Worth metroplex. The region is known for the rugged beauty of the Wichita Mountains and National Wildlife Refuge, a hiker’s paradise. Proximity to major cities and their attractions, affordable living, and great outdoor adventures make the Lawton-Wichita Falls market an exciting opportunity for career growth.

KAUZ is looking for an experienced and dynamic professional to co-anchor our morning newscasts. We want someone passionate about local news who engages with the audience from the anchor desk – not someone who just reads a teleprompter. The ideal candidate will help lead the newsroom by mentoring other journalists and actively shaping the stories we air each night.

This is a great opportunity for a seasoned journalist to move into a leadership role at the number one station in Texoma. Leading by example and representing the station positively, both on and off camera, are musts.

Duties/Responsibilities

• Anchoring live television broadcasts for our morning newscast (6 a.m. - 7 a.m.).
• Producing our daily 4 p.m. newscast.
• Using editorial judgment to help determine the content of the newscasts. Reading through and proofing scripts before going on-air.
• Creating news packages for on-air and digital platforms, including regular franchise or special reports, as assigned by the news director.
• Community engagement through attending, hosting, or speaking at local events.
• Posting and regularly updating stories and other material on digital and social media.
• Interaction with viewers on social media is a must, particularly through Facebook Lives.

Qualifications/Requirements

• Must have at least three years' experience in the news industry.
• Bachelor's degree in journalism or related field is preferred.
• Excellent skills in interviewing, ad-libbing, conversational broadcast writing, and on-air presentation.
• Must have strong news judgment and professional experience with news operations.
• Valid driver's license with a good driving record

KAUZ-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.

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