Senior MMJ Reporter: Lead Stories, On-Camera & Digital

Gray Local Media, Inc; Davenport (IA); On-site; USD 50,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Gray Media, Inc. in the Quad Cities is seeking a senior MMJ reporter with at least 3 years of experience who can shoot, write, and edit their own stories. This role focuses on lead stories for our newscast and digital platforms in Davenport, Iowa.

You will also contribute to the digital desk, produce daily content, and occasionally anchor. A journalism degree is preferred and the ability to work in a collaborative environment is essential.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of MMJ experience required.
• Strong writing and news judgment essential.
• Solid on-camera presence and self-sufficiency.
• Ability to shoot, write, and edit stories; work well in a team.

Responsibilities

• Develop and pitch your own stories.
• Shoot, write, and edit daily stories.
• Produce longer-form, promotional pieces monthly.
• Cover breaking news and adapt quickly.

Skills

MMJ experience

Strong writing skills

Strong news judgement

On-camera presence

Self-sufficient

Team player

Curiosity

Open to feedback

Education

Journalism degree preferred

Tools

Cameras & editing platforms

Job description

Gray Media, Inc. in the Quad Cities is seeking a senior MMJ reporter with at least 3 years of experience who can shoot, write, and edit their own stories. This role focuses on lead stories for our newscast and digital platforms in Davenport, Iowa.

You will also contribute to the digital desk, produce daily content, and occasionally anchor. A journalism degree is preferred and the ability to work in a collaborative environment is essential.