MULTIMEDIA JOURNALIST - KOLO

Gray Media; Reno (NV); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

KOLO 8 News Now in Reno, NV is seeking a multimedia journalist to report daily, shoot, edit and write stories for our newscasts. If you are curious, a self-starter and enjoy storytelling, we want you on our team.

In this role you will post stories to the station website and social media, pitch story ideas, and contribute content regularly. Prior newsroom experience and proficiency with ENPS/Edius/ARC are a plus; a journalism degree is preferred.

Qualifications

• Two years newsroom and reporting experience preferred.
• Degree in journalism or a similar field required.
• Experience with ENPS, Edius, ARC or social media management is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Shoot, edit and write news stories for newscasts.
• Post news stories to station website and social media pages.
• Contribute story pitches and other assignments as needed.

Skills

News reporting

Story pitching

Education

Bachelor's degree in Journalism

Tools

ENPS

Edius

ARC

Social media

Job description

About Gray Media

Today, we are a growing multimedia company headquartered in Atlanta, Georgia. We are the nation’s largest owner of top-rated local television stations and digital assets serving 117 full-power television markets that collectively reach approximately 37% of US television households. The portfolio includes 80 markets with the top-rated television station and 100 markets with the first- and/or second-highest-rated television station in average all-day ratings across 116 of such markets that were measured by Nielsen in 2025. We also own the largest Telemundo Affiliate group, with 46 markets, and Gray Digital Media, a full-service digital agency that offers national and local clients digital marketing strategies and the most advanced digital products and services. Our 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 KOLO

KOLO 8 News Now is the ABC, CW, and Telemundo affiliate television station serving the Reno/Sparks area, Northern Nevada, and parts of eastern California. KOLO broadcasts seven hours of news on weekdays. We are also dedicated to serving the community through KOLO Cares, partnering with area non-profit organizations.

Job Summary/Description

KOLO 8 News Now is seeking a multimedia journalist to work Monday through Friday. We are seeking a reporter who enjoys storytelling and can help contribute content on a regular basis. If you are a self-starter who is naturally curious about the world around you and enjoys interacting with people, then we want you to join our team. As an MMJ, you will also help with posting news stories to the station website and social media pages.

Daily duties include shooting, editing, and writing news stories for newscasts, writing and posting news stories to the station website and social media pages, and contributing story pitches. Please note: the primary job responsibilities include, but are not limited to, the duties listed above.

Qualifications/Requirements

• Two years prior newsroom and reporting experience preferred.
• Knowledge and experience with ENPS, Edius, social media, and ARC is a plus.
• Do you have a Degree in journalism or a similar field of study

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

KOLO-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 nondiscrimination laws in every location where 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.