NEWS ANCHOR​/REPORTER - KMOV

About Gray Media

Gray Media, formerly Gray Television, Inc., is the nation's largest owner of top‑rated local television stations and digital assets, serving 113 television markets that reach approximately 36 percent of U.S. television households. The portfolio includes 77 markets with a top‑rated station, 100 markets with a first or second‑ranked station, and the largest Telemundo Affiliate group with 45 markets and nearly 1.5 million Hispanic TV households.

Gray Digital Media, a full‑service digital agency, delivers national and local digital marketing strategies. Additional holdings include video production companies Raycom Sports, Tupelo Media Group, and Power Nation Studios, and studio facilities Assembly Atlanta and Third Rail Studios.

KMOV, located in St. Louis, is the most‑watched station in all of Missouri and Southern Illinois. As the leading CBS affiliate in Market #24, it is known for award‑winning news and weather coverage, community service projects, and effective broadcast and digital marketing solutions.

KMOV is seeking an Anchor/Reporter who is an active newsroom leader and a daily journalist. The ideal candidate will excel both behind the desk and in the field, bringing original story ideas, delivering outstanding live anchoring, and consistently producing enterprise reporting that strengthens KMOV’s presence across linear, streaming, and digital platforms.

• This role is not “anchor‑only”; reporters first: pitching, reporting, producing, and publishing meaningful journalism every day.
• Successful candidates demonstrate leadership and mentorship, raise standards, support teammates, and drive editorial vision.
• A digital‑first mindset is required; content must perform across KMOV and Gray Media streaming and digital properties.

• Demonstrated newsroom leadership and the ability to mentor peers and make editorial decisions under deadline pressure.
• Daily journalistic output: research, produce, and deliver at least one original act of journalism per day (enterprise, beat, investigative, or field report).
• Strong reporting skills: conceive, develop, and execute story ideas independently with thorough sourcing, interviewing, and compelling storytelling.
• Equally strong anchoring skills: confident live delivery, integration of reports, and calm, authoritative presence during breaking news.
• Deep knowledge of the greater St. Louis community: established contacts, experience covering local issues, and genuine engagement with community events.
• Digital‑first producer: comfortable posting and optimizing stories for web and social, creating short‑form video and streaming segments, and repurposing content across platforms.
• Willingness to work in the field: frequent field assignments and ability to serve as a Field Anchor when required.

• Anchor live newscasts consistently and deliver unscripted breaking news coverage with accuracy and composure.
• Report daily: develop and execute at least one original story per day for broadcast and digital distribution.
• Pitch story ideas and collaborate with producers to turn concepts into executable newscasts, teasers, and promotional items.
• Post and optimize stories on KMOV’s website and social platforms; collaborate with digital teams to maximize audience and engagement.
• Build and maintain strong community contacts and represent KMOV at community events and public forums.

• Steady pipeline of original, impactful stories produced and published daily.
• High‑quality live anchoring that complements strong reporting, especially during breaking news or field coverage.
• Measurable digital engagement across KMOV and Gray Media streaming platforms (website views, social interactions, streaming audience growth).
• Strong, visible ties to the St. Louis community and frequent, relevant community‑driven reporting.

• Bachelor’s degree in Journalism, Communications, or a related field (preferred).
• 3–5 years of experience in a Reporter or Anchor role at a television station, with a demonstrated track record of daily reporting and newsroom leadership.
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