SENIOR NEWS REPORTER - KWQC

Gray Media, Inc.; Davenport (IA); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Gray Television, Inc. is seeking a Senior Reporter based in Davenport, IA. This position requires at least 3 years of experience as an MMJ, with responsibilities including developing and pitching stories, shooting and editing content, and filling in as anchor when necessary.

The ideal candidate will have strong writing skills, news judgement, and the ability to create engaging content for both traditional and digital platforms. Join us to be part of a vibrant media community dedicated to informative storytelling.

Qualifications

• 3 years of experience as an MMJ.
• Ability to shoot, write, and edit stories daily.
• Experience producing longer‑form promotional stories.

Responsibilities

• Develop and pitch your own stories.
• Shoot, write, and edit stories on a daily basis.
• Work with the digital team for unique viewer engagement.
• Fill in as anchor on newscasts when needed.

Skills

Strong writing skills

Strong news judgement

Strong on‑camera presence

Self‑sufficient

Curiosity

Open to feedback

Education

Journalism degree preferred

Tools

Cameras and editing platforms

Job description

KWQC-Station-Davenport, IA 805 Brady St, Davenport, IA 52803, USA

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 U.S. 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 such markets measured by Nielsen in 2025. We also own the largest Telemundo Affiliate group, with 47 markets, and Gray Digital Media, a full‑service digital agency offering 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.

KWQC is the #1 station in the Quad Cities. KWQC has the most experienced team in the market. Our mission is to keep our viewers safe and informed while guiding them through the ever‑evolving digital world. The Quad Cities area itself is a vibrant hub on the Mississippi River, offering a fantastic quality of life with a lively arts scene, beautiful parks, diverse dining, and a welcoming community spirit. It's a place where you can truly connect, both professionally and personally.

Job Summary

Do you have 3+ years of experience as an MMJ or reporter? And want to cover the lead story every night? Come be our senior reporter in the Quad Cities. We are looking for someone who can shoot, write, and edit all of their own stories. This job will have a lot of fill‑in anchor opportunities where you can expand your skills on the news and digital desk.

Responsibilities

• Develop and pitch your own stories
• Shoot, write, and edit these stories on a daily basis
• Produce longer‑form promotional stories monthly
• Be ready to roll out the door if breaking news happens
• Work with the digital team to come up with unique ways to reach viewers
• Fill in anchor on newscasts, especially when the 10 p.m. anchor is off
• Create unique digital content and anchor an 8 p.m. news update nightly on KWQC+
• Pitch lead stories

Qualifications

• 3 years’ experience as an MMJ
• Strong writing skills
• Strong news judgement
• Understanding of cameras and editing platforms
• Strong on‑camera presence
• Self‑sufficient
• Ability to and producers
• Curiosity
• Open to feedback

Journalism degree preferred.

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.

Equal Opportunity Employer. This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws.