News - News/Sports Director - KKCO - Full-time / Part-time

About Gray Television: 

Gray Television supports local community interests by providing quality television broadcasting and exceptional service in each market we serve. Gray owns and/or operates television stations and leading digital properties in 93 television markets including the first or second highest rated television station in 85 markets. We are an unmatched broadcast pioneer that keeps getting bigger and better.

We constantly strive for excellence. Through upgrading to the latest technology and seeking new ways to stay on top in our markets, we focus on training and development of the best and brightest employees in the business.

About KKCO:

KKCO 11 News is the news leader in the Grand Junction market. The largest city between Salt Lake and Denver, our outdoor recreation and mild climate draw people from across the country here. Our area sees all four seasons and you can ski and golf on the same day during certain parts of the year. Home to the Grand Junction Rockies and a huge summer country music festival, Grand Junction is a perfect community where residents enjoy the best of the outdoors and all the area has to offer. Our station has a history in our communities as being not only the news leader, but a community partner. Our focus on digital allows us to reach far beyond our broadcast signal, to communities in southern Colorado and eastern Utah. 

Job Summary:

The Sports Director oversees the sports content for KKCO/KJCT, coordinating and producing compelling stories on deadline for broadcasts and on all digital platforms. Responsible for shooting, reporting and editing local sports stories daily. Anchoring sportscasts is included in regular duties. 

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Developing and reporting local sports stories
• Shooting and editing sports video
• Live reports
• Staying current on sports topics, local teams and local sports developments through reading, research and contact with sports sources
• Writing and posting sports stories to our websites daily
• Posting sports stories, updates on all station social media platforms
• Learning and implementing all Newsroom technology
• Produce high-quality sports packages
• Other duties as assigned

• Bachelor's degree in Journalism, Communication or related field preferred
• Prior experience as a sports reporter and/or director will be given strong consideration
• Experience as a television news or sports reporter preferred
• Strong sports knowledge is a requirement
• Good writing skills and ability to function under deadline pressure
• Shooting and video editing skills required
• Strong communication skills

◘ Interested applicants can apply online at https://gray.tv/careers#currentopenings and attach resume

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