NEWS REPORTER/ MMJ (MORNING) - KCRG

Graymedia • Cedar Rapids, IA

25d • Onsite

About The Position

KCRG-TV9, the #1 rated news station covering Eastern Iowa, is seeking an enterprising morning news reporter to join our team. Our morning newscast is far and away the most watched in the market. This position helps produce original, enterprise reporting while driving breaking news coverage. This person should be able to multitask and plan ahead on enterprise reporting, while being adaptable to quickly shift gears into breaking news. The position demands multiple live shots daily, so previous experience reporting live is essential. All live shots are with a photographer, not solo.

Requirements

• Degree in journalism, communications, or related field.
• Previous on-air experience in a TV newsroom setting.
• Proven skills in news judgement and news writing.
• Have and maintain a clean driving record.

Responsibilities

• Shoot, write, and edit news content.
• Present content live in a clear and engaging format.
• Engage with viewers and sources through social media channels.
• Reformat and write content for digital platforms.
• Research story ideas using open records.
• Develop and maintain sources.
• Participate in story selection and play an active role in the editorial process.
• Various shift work will be required; some holiday work is required.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level