Spanish-Language News Anchor & Digital Producer

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

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.