Dynamic Morning News Reporter & Producer

Gray Media, Inc.; Cedar Rapids (IA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

KCRG-TV9, part of Gray Media, Inc., is seeking a high-energy News Reporter/Producer for morning and midday shifts in Cedar Rapids, IA. You will cover breaking news, lead the midday newscast as producer three days a week, and pursue enterprise reporting on slower days.

This role offers growth across journalism pathways in a supportive newsroom, with opportunities to report, write, edit, and present across TV and digital platforms.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or higher in Journalism, Mass Communications, or related field or equivalent professional experience.
• Previous professional TV newsroom experience preferred.
• Strong news judgment and editorial skills.
• Excellent writing skills.
• Drive to experiment and learn on digital and emerging platforms.
• Strong teamwork skills a must.

Responsibilities

• Produce Midday newscasts - formatting and writing content for TV.
• Research, write, and edit breaking and developing news items.
• Find and develop news stories around issues and events in the area.
• Present news items on-camera in both newscasts and social media environments
• Reformat content for other platforms to reach wider audiences
• Maintain high journalistic standards in line with station brand and goals.

Skills

Strong news judgment

Excellent writing

Teamwork

Drive to experiment with digital

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher in Journalism, Mass Communications, or related field

Job description

KCRG-TV9, part of Gray Media, Inc., is seeking a high-energy News Reporter/Producer for morning and midday shifts in Cedar Rapids, IA. You will cover breaking news, lead the midday newscast as producer three days a week, and pursue enterprise reporting on slower days.

This role offers growth across journalism pathways in a supportive newsroom, with opportunities to report, write, edit, and present across TV and digital platforms.