JOBS

About Gray Media:

Gray Media, or Gray, is a multimedia company headquartered in Atlanta, Georgia, formally known as Gray Television, Inc. The company is the nation’s largest owner of top-rated local television stations and digital assets serving 113 television markets that collectively reach approximately 36 percent of US television households. The portfolio includes 77 markets with the top-rated television station and 100 markets with the first and/or second-highest-rated television station, as well as the largest Telemundo Affiliate group with 43 markets totaling nearly 1.5 million Hispanic TV Households. The company also owns Gray Digital Media, a full-service digital agency offering national and local clients digital marketing strategies with the most advanced digital products and services. Gray’s 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 KAIT:

KAIT 8 is located in beautiful Jonesboro, Arkansas, and serves Northeast Arkansas and Southeast Missouri. The station is the market’s dominant news leader, holding the ABC, NBC, and CW affiliations. KAIT prides itself on being on the cutting edge of new technology in our industry.

Job Summary/Description:  

KAIT-TV is looking for the next morning anchor for the #1 rated “Good Morning Region 8.” The ideal candidate will be a passionate journalist, aggressive about covering local news. You should be an energetic “morning person” who confidently delivers the news viewers need to start their days. We need an anchor who is involved in the day-to-day operations of the newsroom, including developing and turning enterprise and investigative content.

Duties/Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

· Anchoring at least 2.5 hours of news a day
· Collaborating and assisting producers with the treatment and writing of new content
· Researching, gathering, shooting, writing, and editing news stories for on-air and online
· Completing regular franchises or special investigative reports
· Writing in a clear, concise, conversational manner
· Reporting “live” on the scene during breaking news or weather
· Developing and maintaining sources of information
· Demonstrating sound news judgment
· Participating in story selection meetings
· Posting and regularly updating stories and other material on the web and social media
· Interacting with viewers on social media, including regular presence on Facebook Live
· Meeting tight deadlines and working well under pressure
· Performing other job-related duties as assigned

Qualifications/Requirements:

· At least two years of experience in a commercial newsroom
· Bachelor’s in journalism or related field preferred
· Knowledge of ENPS and Edius is a plus
· Clean driving record

If you feel you’re qualified and want to work with a great group of people,  go to https://gray.tv/careers#currentopenings, you may type in the job title, station call letters, or click on “apply now”, upload your resume, cover letter, and references

(Current employees who are interested in this position can apply through the Gray-TV UltiPro self-service portal)

KAIT-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.

Details:

KFSM-TV Fayetteville, the CBS TEGNA affiliate, is looking for an experienced Multi-Skilled Journalist to help maintain our tradition of superior reporting and newsgathering. We are interested in finding a journalist who can create unique, memorable and well written stories, who can share them on all platforms with a mix of outstanding photography and unforgettable editing. If you’re a creative storyteller who understands true multi-platform journalism and who is not bound by the methods of traditional TV news – we want to hear from you! 

Current driver’s license and ability to operate news gathering vehicle to and from various locations is required.

Responsibilities: 

• Perform authoritative, compelling live shots in a developing story or in breaking news situations
• Develop story ideas
• Mine the community to find sources who will keep you informed about events and ideas in their areas of expertise
• Ability to identify, write and produce stories within a specific framework.
• Research for facts and credibility.
• Maintain and develop sources who will help bring our reporting to the next level.
• Shoot, write, produce and edit on air and online content within deadlines.
• Use creative production techniques such as graphics and new forms of media (viewer pictures, webcam interviews, etc.) to enhance stories.
• Use social media and digital tools to research, discover and distribute content.
• Attend editorial meetings and offer story ideas daily.
• Write in an exciting, captivating and authentic manner.

Requirements: 

• 1-3 years reporting experience preferred.
• Must possess solid news?judgment, display strong communication skills, creativity, and?ethical decision-making skills.
• Strong writing skills, production skills and tease writing abilities.
• ENPS, EDIUS and Axis graphics experience is preferred.
• Must be organized with the ability to work under constant deadlines.
• Must be able to calmly handle?live breaking news situations and changing events.
• Proven social and digital content creation ability.
• Knowledge of Fayetteville a plus??

Experience:

KFSM-TV Fayetteville, the CBS TEGNA affiliate, is looking for an experienced Multi-Skilled Journalist to help maintain our tradition of superior reporting and newsgathering. We are interested in finding a journalist who can create unique, memorable and well written stories, who can share them on all platforms with a mix of outstanding photography and unforgettable editing. If you’re a creative storyteller who understands true multi-platform journalism and who is not bound by the methods of traditional TV news – we want to hear from you! 

Current driver’s license and ability to operate news gathering vehicle to and from various locations is required.

Responsibilities: 

• Perform authoritative, compelling live shots in a developing story or in breaking news situations
• Develop story ideas
• Mine the community to find sources who will keep you informed about events and ideas in their areas of expertise
• Ability to identify, write and produce stories within a specific framework.
• Research for facts and credibility.
• Maintain and develop sources who will help bring our reporting to the next level.
• Shoot, write, produce and edit on air and online content within deadlines.
• Use creative production techniques such as graphics and new forms of media (viewer pictures, webcam interviews, etc.) to enhance stories.
• Use social media and digital tools to research, discover and distribute content.
• Attend editorial meetings and offer story ideas daily.
• Write in an exciting, captivating and authentic manner.

Requirements:

Requirements: 

• 1-3 years reporting experience preferred.
• Must possess solid news?judgment, display strong communication skills, creativity, and?ethical decision-making skills.
• Strong writing skills, production skills and tease writing abilities.
• ENPS, EDIUS and Axis graphics experience is preferred.
• Must be organized with the ability to work under constant deadlines.
• Must be able to calmly handle?live breaking news situations and changing events.
• Proven social and digital content creation ability.
• Knowledge of Fayetteville a plus?

Details:

About Gray Media:

Gray Media, or Gray, is a multimedia company headquartered in Atlanta, Georgia, formally known as Gray Television, Inc. The company is the nation’s largest owner of top-rated local television stations and digital assets serving 113 television markets that collectively reach approximately 36 percent of US television households. The portfolio includes 77 markets with the top-rated television station and 100 markets with the first and/or second-highest-rated television station, as well as the largest Telemundo Affiliate group with 45 markets totaling nearly 1.5 million Hispanic TV Households. The company also owns Gray Digital Media, a full-service digital agency offering national and local clients digital marketing strategies with the most advanced digital products and services. Gray’s 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.

We understand that life needs balance. That is why we offer our employees and eligible family members a comprehensive benefits package, including: 

• Comprehensive Medical(Rx), Dental, and Vision Coverage
• Health Savings Account with Company contributions
• Flexible Spending Account
• Employer-paid life and disability benefits
• Paid parental leave benefits
• Adoption and Surrogacy Benefits
• 401(k) Plan, including matching and profit-sharing contributions
• Employee Assistance Program
• Voluntary benefits, including Hospital Indemnity, Critical Illness, Accident Insurance, and supplemental life insurance coverage
• Paid Time Off, including Relocation PTO
• Focus on Caring

Salary/Wage: 

$17.00 – $19.00/hr. 

Shift and Schedule: 

Mon. – Fri. (or at Manager’s Discretion) 

Job Type: 

Full-Time 

Job Summary/Description:   

KAIT, Gray Media’s ABC, NBC, CW affiliate, has an immediate opening for a Technical Media Producer. The Technical Media Producer (“TMP”) has the general responsibility for operating the equipment in our broadcast control center that keeps KAIT’s programming on-air and online. The TMP directs live or pre-recorded productions as assigned, using our state-of-the-art Ross Overdrive production automation system. The TMP also handles all master control duties in our facility, such as recording, playback, switching, and quality-checking programming for air.

Duties and responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

•  Monitor and quality control of all inbound and outbound / broadcast signals, as well as ensuring that all content airs as intended and is logged
•  Maintaining compliance with relevant FCC and other governmental agency regulations
•  Directing assigned live and pre-recorded productions using Ross Overdrive production automation
•  Preparing the production rundowns for automation operation by coding the rundown in the AP ENPS / Ross Overdrive plugin
•  Understanding of all relevant equipment in the studio, production, and technical core areas

Qualifications/Requirements:

•  2 years previous broadcast or production experience with master control or production experience with master control or production control is preferred, but we will train the right person. Ross Overdrive experience is a plus.
•  Demonstrated ability to learn new concepts quickly and thoroughly
•  Proven track record of prioritizing complex tasks
•  Ability to communicate effectively – written and verbal
•  Strong commitment to working effectively with and both being trained by and training others in a team environment is a must
•  Positive attitude and ability to adapt to changes
•  Must be willing to work holidays and weekends

If you feel you’re qualified and want to work with a great group of people, go to https://gray.tv/careers#currentopenings, you may type in the job title, station call letters, or click on “apply now”, upload your resume, cover letter, and references

(Current employees who are interested in this position can apply through the Gray-TV UltiPro self-service portal)

KAIT-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.

Details:

KTHV 11, the TEGNA-owned CBS affiliate in Little Rock, Arkansas, is transforming the way we gather and present news, and we’re looking for a Story Desk Editor to embrace our transition to the newsroom of the future.

This hybrid role combines the skills of an assignment editor and a digital content producer to serve as the hub of the newsroom. The Story Desk Editor drives daily editorial execution, curates and produces impactful stories, and ensures our content connects authentically with audiences across streaming, digital, social and broadcast platforms.

Role Summary

As a Story Desk Editor, you will be part of the Story Management Desk (SMD), a unified desk that replaces the legacy assignment and digital desks. The SMD model ensures a single, streamlined workflow for planning, producing and curating stories across platforms.

You will lead coverage during breaking news, shape daily story planning, and curate content across platforms. This position requires decisive editorial judgment, strong writing skills, and the ability to thrive under tight deadlines. You will collaborate with MSJs, producers and photojournalists to deliver accurate, relevant and engaging stories that serve the community.

Responsibilities:

• Lead and communicate newsroom coverage during breaking news, ensuring accuracy, urgency and balance

• Identify and plan stories that matter most to the community, using editorial judgment and social listening

• Create and edit engaging content for digital platforms: website, mobile app and streaming,

• Guide newsroom logistics and provide editorial support for MSJs, producers, and photojournalists

• Edit reporter content for accuracy, grammar, AP style, digital best practices, fairness and ethical considerations

• Enhance storytelling with creative elements (graphics, video, audience-submitted content, etc.)

• Use available metrics to inform coverage and improve audience reach

• Support newsroom operations and coverage planning as needed

• Uphold TEGNA’s journalistic standards and values across all platforms

Requirements:

• 1–3 years of journalism experience in a local newsroom, digital production, or related role

• Strong news judgment and the ability to make fast, sound editorial decisions under pressure

• Excellent writing skills, with the ability to produce accurate and compelling content quickly

• Experience with newsroom systems, CMS tools

• Organizational skills to manage competing priorities in a deadline-driven environment

• A collaborative, solutions-focused mindset that thrives in a team environment

• Bachelor’s degree in journalism, communications, or equivalent experience

Why TEGNA

TEGNA is reimagining local journalism for the newsroom of the future. With 64 stations across 51 markets, we deliver trusted, fact-based news that informs, engages, and empowers communities. Our values Demand the Truth, Work Smarter, Debate Fearlessly, Listen Carefully, and Zero-Base Every Process guide everything we do.

By joining KTHV 11, you will be part of a company that demands the truth, works smarter, and tells impactful stories that serve our communities every day.

Nexstar Broadcasting in Little Rock, Arkansas is seeking a Local Sales Manager. The ideal candidate must be able to work in a fast-paced environment, have strong leadership skills, high-energy, creativity, and the ability to hire, train, and motivate a sales team of 20 Account Executives. Previous multi-platform sales experience and working knowledge of Wide Orbit, Matrix, and Strata preferred.

Position Summary: 

The Local Sales Manager is responsible for leading the day-to-day operations of the Sales department, including development of new business, digital business and achievement of revenue goals.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities:    

• Provides leadership for broadcast / digital sales teams.
• Develops and executes sales strategies which result in exceeding revenue targets in local, new business and digital revenue.
• Develops and cultivates client relationships alongside Account Executives.
• Drives new business development.
• Manages recruitment, training, evaluation, and development of sales professionals.
• Manages Accounts Receivable.
• Performs other duties as assigned. 

Requirements & Skills: 

• Bachelor’s degree in Marketing, Advertising or Mass Communications, or a related field, or an equivalent combination of education and work-related experience.
• Fluency in English.
• Excellent communication skills, both oral and written.
• Minimum three-five years of media sales experience.
• Valid driver’s license with an acceptable driving record.
• Experience guiding, directing and motivating personnel, including setting and monitoring performance standards.
• Experience establishing long-range objectives and specifying the strategies and actions to achieve them.
• Ability to identify the developmental needs of others and to coach, mentor or otherwise help others to improve their knowledge or skills.
• Proficiency with computers, telephones, copiers, scanners, and other office equipment.
• Experience with Wide Orbit Traffic, Strata, Matrix, Kantar, and comScore is preferred.

Physical Demands & Work Environment: 

The Local Sales Manager must be able to sit, conduct telephone conversations, use electronic mail, write letters and memos, conduct face-to-face discussions with individuals or groups, make decisions without supervision, make decisions that impact the results of co-workers, work in close proximity to others, work outdoors in all weather conditions, and work indoors in environmentally controlled conditions.

No phone calls, please.

EOE

apply online www.nexstar.tv

Details:

KFSM, the CBS affiliate in Fayetteville, is transforming the way we gather and present news, and we’re looking for a Story Desk Editor to embrace our transition to the newsroom of the future.

This hybrid role combines the skills of an assignment editor and a digital content producer to serve as the hub of the newsroom. The Story Desk Editor drives daily editorial execution, curates and produces impactful stories, and ensures our content connects authentically with audiences across streaming, digital, social and broadcast platforms.

As a Story Desk Editor, you will be part of the Story Management Desk (SMD), a unified desk that replaces the legacy assignment and digital desks. The SMD model ensures a single, streamlined workflow for planning, producing and curating stories across platforms.

You will lead coverage during breaking news, shape daily story planning, and curate content across platforms. This position requires decisive editorial judgment, strong writing skills, and the ability to thrive under tight deadlines. You will collaborate with MSJs, producers and photojournalists to deliver accurate, relevant and engaging stories that serve the community.

Responsibilities:

• Lead and communicate newsroom coverage during breaking news, ensuring accuracy, urgency and balance
• Identify and plan stories that matter most to the community, using editorial judgment and social listening
• Create and edit engaging content for digital platforms: website, mobile app and streaming
• Guide newsroom logistics and provide editorial support for MSJs, producers, and photojournalists
• Edit reporter content for accuracy, grammar, AP style, digital best practices, fairness and ethical considerations
• Enhance storytelling with creative elements (graphics, video, audience-submitted content, etc.)
• Use available metrics to inform coverage and improve audience reach
• Support newsroom operations and coverage planning as needed
• Uphold TEGNA’s journalistic standards and values across all platforms

Requirements:

• 1–3 years of journalism experience in a local newsroom, digital production, or related role
• Strong news judgment and the ability to make fast, sound editorial decisions under pressure
• Excellent writing skills, with the ability to produce accurate and compelling content quickly
• Experience with newsroom systems, CMS tools
• Organizational skills to manage competing priorities in a deadline-driven environment
• A collaborative, solutions-focused mindset that thrives in a team environment
• Bachelor’s degree in journalism, communications, or equivalent experience

Why TEGNA

TEGNA is reimagining local journalism for the newsroom of the future. With 64 stations across 51 markets, we deliver trusted, fact-based news that informs, engages, and empowers communities. Our values Demand the Truth, Work Smarter, Debate Fearlessly, Listen Carefully, and Zero-Base Every Process guide everything we do.

By joining KFSM, you will be part of a company that demands the truth, works smarter, and tells impactful stories that serve our communities every day. 

Requirements:

This Job Description May Cause Extreme Excitement and Career Growth 

At AMP Sales & Marketing Solutions / KATV, we believe a great workplace isn’t just something we say — it’s something you can feel when you join the team. Here, it’s all about great collabs, ambition, and results but most importantly, we grow here, and we enjoy here.  We’re searching for that special someone — a driven, talented individual to join our innovative media sales team. In this role, you’ll engage with new and existing clients and show them how our innovative media solutions can amplify their brands and deliver measurable success. If you’re energized by building relationships, closing deals, and making an impact, we’d love to hear from you. 

Sound like the right fit? Check out the checklist below and if it sounds like you, hit “Apply Now” and let’s chat. 

Your Day-to-Day (aka the Playbook) 

Help Brands Thrive: 

Join our media sales team and play a pivotal role in helping brands and companies grow. By identifying new opportunities, building strong client relationships, and delivering impactful solutions, you’ll showcase how our multi-media content platforms and digital assets can drive meaningful results for our partners. 

Your focus will be on helping clients achieve their goals, ensuring that every campaign is a success. When our clients win, we win—and we believe in celebrating those victories together! 

Make Connections: Embrace your powers of persuasion and make every handshake and meeting count! Every interaction is a chance to build a genuine connection and show clients how we can help them succeed. You’re not just selling; you’re building partnerships. You’re helping businesses find the right audience in the right place at the right time. When we say One Partner, Endless Possibilities, we mean it! 

Be A Trusted Guide: In this role, you’ll connect with clients on a human level, understand their unique needs, and craft tailored sales and marketing solutions that deliver results. As their trusted advisor, you’ll help them navigate the ever-evolving marketing landscape, ensuring every step of the journey is planned with care and precision.  

Shake Things Up: Bring your creativity and fresh ideas to the table! We’re looking for someone who challenges the status quo, embraces innovation, and finds new ways to connect with our audience. Your contributions will help elevate our brand and drive meaningful results for your clients.  

Join us and Conquer the Media Landscape: You’ll be part of a dedicated team of A1 media sales professionals, committed to achieving market leadership. Together, we amplify our impact, deliver exceptional outcomes, and help our clients succeed in ways that truly matter. 

Identify Emerging Opportunities: It’s about being able to see what others can’t, anticipating market shifts, analyzing data and predicting the next big thing. Your insights will position our clients and AMP for long-term success.  

What We’re Looking For 

Proven Sales Ability (or an Unstoppable Desire to Learn) 

Whether you’re a seasoned sales professional or just getting started, we value your drive, energy, and passion for achieving results. 

Strong Communication Skills: You’re a natural at building relationships and communicating effectively. Proficiency with digital tools and applications is a must. 

A Passion for helping Others: You’re committed to understanding clients’ needs, providing top-notch customer service and making a difference. You’re not just selling a product; you’re providing a solution.  

A Competitive Spirit: Do you get a little boost when you achieve a goal (especially if it was a tough one)? We love that for you (and us)!  We want someone who’s driven to excel but also knows how to celebrate the victories (big and small) with their team. That drive makes you a valuable part of our organization.  

A Willingness to Grow: Do you thrive in environments where you’re always learning something new? Excellent, you’ll fit right in! The media world is constantly evolving, and the ability to learn, adapt, and embrace challenges in a fast-paced, digital-first environment is key.  

The Practical Stuff 

A valid driver’s license, up-to-date insurance, and reliable transportation are necessary for connecting with clients in your community. 

Why Join AMP Sales & Marketing Solutions? / The Reasons You Should Hit “Apply Now” 

Serious Work, Seriously Cool People: Be part of a dynamic team that values creativity, collaboration, and fun! We are all for work that is rewarding.  

The Compensation Package: We offer a base salary, commission structure, and benefits package designed to support your success and well-being. Happy employees don’t stage rebellions! 😉 

We Make a Real Difference (Not Just Talk About It): At AMP, we help local businesses thrive through advertising strategies that create tangible impacts. Our media sales specialist isn’t just selling ads; they’re the boots on the ground, making a real difference where it counts. (And yes, it feels pretty good.) 

Top-Notch Training and Support: We’re not the kind of company that hires you and then disappears into the corporate abyss. We carefully select candidates for a cohort-based training program, where you’ll join a group of sales professionals from all over the country. From onboarding to ongoing mentorship, we invest in your success with training programs that set you up for long-term growth. 

Career Growth Opportunities: We believe in investing in you. That’s why you’ll have access to training, mentorship, and career advancement opportunities to help you thrive. We are a leader in our industry, flexing our local charm and national muscle, providing you with options to amplify your career in your local market or join one of our AMP Sales & Marketing Solutions teams in another city.  

Comprehensive Media Education (We Are Your Power Source!): New to the industry? We’ve got you covered with training programs that turn curiosity into expertise.   

AMP is us. It’s you. It isn’t just a name; it’s a mission. A promise to amplify our reach, amplify our innovation, and most importantly, amplify you. If you’re ready to grow your career and help businesses achieve their goals, we’d love to hear from you.  

EEO AND INCLUSIVITY 

Sinclair is proud to be an equal opportunity employer and a drug free workplace. Employment practices will not be in?uenced or a?ected by virtue of an applicant’s or employee’s race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), national origin, age, disability, genetic information, military or veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law. 

About Gray Media:

Gray Media, or Gray, is a multimedia company headquartered in Atlanta, Georgia, formally known as Gray Television, Inc. The company is the nation’s largest owner of top-rated local television stations and digital assets serving 113 television markets that collectively reach approximately 36 percent of US television households. The portfolio includes 77 markets with the top-rated television station and 100 markets with the first and/or second-highest-rated television station, as well as the largest Telemundo Affiliate group with 45 markets totaling nearly 1.5 million Hispanic TV Households. The company also owns Gray Digital Media, a full-service digital agency offering national and local clients digital marketing strategies with the most advanced digital products and services. Gray’s 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  KAIT:

KAIT 8 is located in beautiful Jonesboro, Arkansas, and serves Northeast Arkansas and Southeast Missouri. The station is the market’s dominant news leader, holding the ABC, NBC, and CW affiliations. KAIT prides itself on being on the cutting edge of new technology in our industry.

Job Summary/Description:

KAIT is taking applications for a Digital Sales Specialist. The Digital Sales Specialist will be responsible for all aspects of KAIT’s digital revenue goals and will work closely with the Director of Sales and the Multimedia Sales Manager to coordinate digital sales efforts with the local team.

Duties/Responsibilities include, but arenot limited to: 

– Collaborate with the MultiMedia Sales Managers to maximize digital ad sales opportunities.
– Assist Media Executives with media plan recommendations, performance recaps, and KPI alignment.
– Cooperate with digital support members to ensure campaigns launch smoothly and deliver flawlessly.
– Serve as a trusted client contact, translating objectives into actionable digital strategies.
– Present campaign strategies, reporting, and insights in a clear, compelling way to clients.
– Stay ahead of emerging digital marketing trends and continually build technical expertise.
– Providing digital training to the sales team
– Assisting Media Executives in presenting and closing business
– Developing sales presentations and collateral using up-to-date research materials
– Maintaining campaign tracking, delivery, and reporting to ensure campaign success
– Working at a partnership/consultative level as an expert in digital advertising with a Media executive and advertisers
– Other duties as assigned

Qualifications/Requirements:

– Bachelor’s Degree in Business or related field, or comparable work experience, is preferred.
– Digital Sales experience preferred.
– Wide Orbit, Microsoft Excel, and PowerPoint experience is preferred.
– Ability to get along with others and maintain effective interdepartmental relationships is required.
– Some negotiation skills are required.
– Ability to communicate effectively is required.
– Must represent the station with professionalism and integrity.
– Must be highly organized and detail-oriented.
– Ability to maintain a positive work atmosphere by behaving in a manner that will work well with co-workers, supervisors, and customers.

If you feel you’re qualified and want to work with a great group of people,  go to https://gray.tv/careers#currentopenings, you may type in the job title, station call letters, or click on “apply now”, upload your resume, cover letter, and references

(Current employees who are interested in this position can apply through the Gray-TV UltiPro self-service portal)

KAIT-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.

Details:

About Gray Media:

Gray Media, or Gray, is a multimedia company headquartered in Atlanta, Georgia, formally known as Gray Television, Inc. The company is the nation’s largest owner of top-rated local television stations and digital assets serving 113 television markets that collectively reach approximately 36 percent of US television households. The portfolio includes 77 markets with the top-rated television station and 100 markets with the first and/or second-highest-rated television station, as well as the largest Telemundo Affiliate group with 45 markets totaling nearly 1.5 million Hispanic TV Households. The company also owns Gray Digital Media, a full-service digital agency offering national and local clients digital marketing strategies with the most advanced digital products and services. Gray’s 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 KAIT:

KAIT-TV is the ABC/NBC/CW affiliate in Jonesboro, Arkansas, and the #1 rated station in the competitive market. Jonesboro is the home to Arkansas State University and several high-tech companies that focus on hiring and developing young professionals. Jonesboro is a quick drive to state parks, boating in the Ozarks, and a close drive to Memphis, Tennessee, and Little Rock, Arkansas. Jonesboro is one of the most desirable cities to call home.

The Internship Program:

As a paid intern, you won’t sit and watch someone else doing their job.  Gray’s intern program is an immersive experience where you serve as a valued team member to our award-winning teams.

With 113 television stations across the U.S., Gray Media offers an unprecedented opportunity for students to learn an area of broadcast expertise from seasoned professionals in the business.  Whether your interest involves news, production, sales, marketing, or engineering, our stations become a hands-on learning environment for Gray Media interns.  If we have an employee doing it, there can be a Gray intern learning and earning.

Not only will you walk away with an expanded resume and portfolio, but Gray’s paid internship opens doors to begin your full-time career with Gray Media.  Many of our current employees started as interns.  Our paid internship program puts you at the front of the line for full-time job openings, armed with the training you received from your internship.

We’re committed to a broad applicant recruiting outreach program in our continuing efforts to represent our diverse community. 

Qualifications/Requirements:

Be currently enrolled in a college/university (preferred Junior/Senior)
Strong work ethic and organizational skills
Earning a degree in Journalism/Communications, Sales, Marketing, Engineering, News, Sports, or related fields, with a desire to get hands-on experience in the local media industry

If you are interested in interning in these areas, the station may have openings in these departments for you:

• Marketing
• Sales
• Creative Services
• Sports
• Weather
• News Production
• News MMJ
• Engineering

We look forward to hearing from you!

Intern rate of pay can range from minimum wage in your state to $15 an hour.

Interested in the program?  Go to https://gray.tv/careers#currentopenings, type “Intern KAIT” (in the search bar)

KAIT-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.

KATV in Little Rock, AR has an immediate opening for a creative Digital Content Producer! The candidate should have experience writing and producing news content for the web and social media.

In this role you will be responsible for day-to-day digital news content, working closely with the news managers and news team to make sure all digital platforms are up-to-date, accurate and compelling.

We want someone with a competitive spirit. Candidate must have excellent writing skills and news judgment. The ideal candidate must possess strong digital analytics skills to help guide story placement on respective digital platforms. The Digital News Producer must identify and post engaging, timely, and relevant content; monitor competitive social practices, and work in line with the station’s overall content strategy. This individual must be willing to teach on-air reporters to help them improve their digital skills.

The ideal candidate will have:

• Solid news judgment and the ability to write fast, accurate and mistake-free copy
• Bachelor’s degree in a related field preferred
• Must be able to work in a fast-paced and deadline-driven environment
• Strong leadership and communication skills
• The ability to execute news strategies and goals in daily newscasts
• Flexibility and on-the-spot problem solving abilities are a must

Experience:

• Must have some previous news producing experience at a commercial TV station, although the right entry-level candidate may be considered
• A journalism degree is preferred

 Sinclair is proud to be an equal opportunity employer and a drug free workplace. Employment practices will not be influenced or affected by virtue of an applicant’s or employee’s race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), national origin, age, disability, genetic information, military or veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.

About Sinclair:

Sinclair, Inc. (Nasdaq: SBGI) is a diversified media company and a leading provider of local news and sports. The Company owns, operates and/or provides services to 178 television stations in 81 markets affiliated with all major broadcast networks; owns Tennis Channel, the premium destination for tennis enthusiasts; multicast networks CHARGE, Comet, ROAR and The Nest. Sinclair’s AMP Media produces a growing portfolio of digital content and original podcasts. Additional information about Sinclair can be found at?www.sbgi.net. 

 About the Team

The life-blood of our organization is our people. We have a compelling story, a goal-oriented culture, and we take really good care of people. How good? Here is a glimpse: great benefits, open-door policy, upward mobility and a strong desire to see you succeed. Ready to be part of a winning team? Let’s talk.