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Overview
KCRG-TV/Gray Media is a drug-free company. KCRG-TV9 is the most-watched and most-trusted news outlet covering Eastern Iowa, based in Cedar Rapids with a bureau in Dubuque. We are part of Gray Media, a multimedia company with a wide portfolio of television and digital assets, dedicated to serving our communities. Job Summary/Description
With a 4-day work week schedule, KCRG is seeking a weekend morning co-anchor to help lead the dominant newscast in the market. This position works four 10-hour days, with general reporting two days a week and anchoring/producing the #1 weekend morning newscast with a co-anchor/producer. The additional hours allow for prep work for the morning newscasts, like scheduling guests or pre-producing segments, as well as in-depth reporting and digital opportunities like live stream anchoring and podcasting. That makes this a unique opportunity to learn different modes of journalism and experiment with new platforms, all while growing with a dominant #1 news organization. The right candidate is a team player, a strong journalist, and comes with a drive to experiment and learn! Responsibilities
Anchor newscasts, presenting information clearly and professionally. Find and develop news stories around information and events in the area. Creatively shoot, write, and edit locally-produced news reports. Write and produce newscasts covering the top local and national headlines. Write and post stories and videos for the station's digital platforms. Develop social media audience and engage with that audience regularly. Maintain high journalistic standards in line with station brand and goals. Qualifications/Requirements
Previous professional TV newsroom experience. Bachelor’s degree or higher in Journalism, Mass Communications, or related field, or equivalent professional experience. Previous on-air experience. Strong news judgement and editorial skills. Excellent writing skills. Drive to experiment and learn on digital and emerging platforms. How to Apply
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.) KCRG-TV/Gray Media is a drug-free company. Equal Opportunity
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. Yes/No
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KCRG-TV/Gray Media is a drug-free company. KCRG-TV9 is the most-watched and most-trusted news outlet covering Eastern Iowa, based in Cedar Rapids with a bureau in Dubuque. We are part of Gray Media, a multimedia company with a wide portfolio of television and digital assets, dedicated to serving our communities. Job Summary/Description
With a 4-day work week schedule, KCRG is seeking a weekend morning co-anchor to help lead the dominant newscast in the market. This position works four 10-hour days, with general reporting two days a week and anchoring/producing the #1 weekend morning newscast with a co-anchor/producer. The additional hours allow for prep work for the morning newscasts, like scheduling guests or pre-producing segments, as well as in-depth reporting and digital opportunities like live stream anchoring and podcasting. That makes this a unique opportunity to learn different modes of journalism and experiment with new platforms, all while growing with a dominant #1 news organization. The right candidate is a team player, a strong journalist, and comes with a drive to experiment and learn! Responsibilities
Anchor newscasts, presenting information clearly and professionally. Find and develop news stories around information and events in the area. Creatively shoot, write, and edit locally-produced news reports. Write and produce newscasts covering the top local and national headlines. Write and post stories and videos for the station's digital platforms. Develop social media audience and engage with that audience regularly. Maintain high journalistic standards in line with station brand and goals. Qualifications/Requirements
Previous professional TV newsroom experience. Bachelor’s degree or higher in Journalism, Mass Communications, or related field, or equivalent professional experience. Previous on-air experience. Strong news judgement and editorial skills. Excellent writing skills. Drive to experiment and learn on digital and emerging platforms. How to Apply
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.) KCRG-TV/Gray Media is a drug-free company. Equal Opportunity
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. Yes/No
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