NEWS REPORTER/MMJ - KWQC

Gray Television, Inc.; Davenport (IA); On-site; USD 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Gray Television, Inc. is hiring a News Reporter/MMJ for KWQC in Davenport, Iowa. The role involves producing stories focusing on local issues, covering breaking news, and providing live updates. The ideal candidate has at least one year of journalism experience, strong communication skills, and the ability to meet deadlines. Responsibilities include pitching stories, writing for on-air and digital platforms, and engaging actively with the community. This position offers the opportunity to work in a vibrant media environment with a strong team.

Qualifications

• At least one year of journalism experience is preferred.
• Experience with AP style for web and broadcast writing.
• Must be able to carry gear and have experience in shooting/editing content.

Responsibilities

• Work in a team environment and independently when shooting stories.
• Pitch multiple stories daily and include potential lead stories and other enterprise ideas.
• Write and post stories on KWQC.com and post other content related to your story on social media.

Skills

Journalism experience

Communication skills

Ability to meet deadlines

Job description

Gray Media, or Gray, is a multimedia company headquartered in Atlanta, Georgia. 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 KWQC

KWQC-TV6 is a dominant NBC affiliate, serving Eastern Iowa and Western Illinois as the Quad Cities’ #1 station for news, information, and entertainment programming. KWQC has the most experienced team in the market.

Job Summary

KWQC has an immediate opening for a News Reporter/MMJ. The ideal candidate will produce stories focusing on issues people are facing in the Quad Cities. The candidate will cover breaking news and provide important LIVE updates. You will enterprise stories by developing sources throughout the market. Finding stories is also part of the job. Reporters are expected to shoot, write, and edit stories on both broadcast TV and digital platforms.

Responsibilities

• Work in a team environment and independently when shooting stories.
• Be curious and aware of news of the day, current events, and trends.
• Pitch multiple stories daily and include potential lead stories and other enterprise ideas.
• Write stories for on-air.
• Write and post stories on KWQC.com and post other content related to your story on social media and CTV/streaming products.
• Perform other job‑related duties as assigned.
• Have the drive to be first.
• Apply the feedback given to you by the management team.

Qualifications

• At least one year of journalism experience is preferred.
• Ideal candidate is able to cover a mix of breaking news and feature stories.
• Experience with AP style for web and broadcast writing.
• Great communication skills.
• Ability to meet deadlines.
• Must be able to carry gear and have experience in shooting/editing content.
• Valid driver’s license with a clean driving record. Motor Vehicle Records check required.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

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.

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