Weekend Anchor/MMJ

Description

Do you want to work for Colorado Springs’ dominant news leader? From reporters and managers to account executives and the production team, KRDO13 is always looking for the best and brightest who wants to win! KRDO13 is a community-focused organization that delivers to audiences on four diverse platforms: ABC, Telemundo, AM&FM, and Digital.  KRDO13 is the winner of multiple National and Regional Edward R. Murrow and Emmy Awards.

Job Position Description:

The ideal candidate will be a newsroom leader who consistently leads by example. The Weekend Anchor/MMJ must have a strong on-air presence and embrace going live.  You must have a winning attitude and want to compete for the "big story" every day.   Candidates must have proven experience developing contacts and breaking news stories.  Shooting and editing experience is a required. We are looking for someone who sets the tone with credible journalism, can develop a connection with our viewers and create memorable moments in our newscasts. The Weekend Anchor/MMJ will work closely with our news management team to create compelling newscasts.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Being a newsroom leader
• Attend the daily editorial meeting and pitch stories
• Establish and maintain news contacts in the community
• Shoot, write and edit news stories on tight schedules
• Anchor newscasts, cut ins and breaking news coverage
• Enterprise special reports
• Be a regular contributor on various social media platforms and engage with the public
• Stay informed about content via competitive websites and follow social media on a regular basis

Requirements:

• A. or B.S. Degree preferably in journalism or English or equivalent experience
• At least 2 years of experience in television news reporting
• Experience producing newscasts a plus
• Good attitude and team player
• Strong on-air presentation
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Attention to detail
• Required to cover news stories from the field
• Good driving record
• When applying please provide cover letter resumes and link to demo.

Benefits: 

As an employee you will be eligible for:

• PTO (Paid Time Off), Sick Leave, & Personal Holidays
• Health, Dental, & Vision Coverages
• 401k with an Employer Match
• FSA (Flexible Savings Account) & HSA (Health Savings Account)
• Supplemental Life Insurance
• Long and Short-Term Disability
• EAP (Employee Assistance Program)
• Referral Program Incentives
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Professional Development Opportunities

KRDO also offers company-paid Basic Life Insurance, Basic Dependent Life Insurance and Basic AD&D coverage.

Annual Salary Range:

$45K, based on experience. 

Other Items to Consider:

• Pre-Employment Drug Screening Required
• Background Check Required

Location:

KRDO is in downtown Colorado Springs, Colorado, near the base of Pikes Peak, along the front range of the Rocky Mountains, and close to Garden of the Gods. Colorado Springs is often rated as one of the country’s best cities to live in. It is a big city with a small-town feel, with Castle Rock and Denver within an hour’s drive.

Apply here:

https://myjobs.adp.com/npgexternalcareers/cx/job-listing?FIELD2=Colorado%20Springs