News Reporter/Producer (Morning/Midday)- Kcrg
About The Position
KCRG-TV9 is seeking a high-energy Producer/Reporter to work with its weekday morning and midday teams. The position covers breaking news, both locally and nationally, during the morning newscast and produces the midday newscast three days a week. The other two days are dedicated to reporting shifts and developing enterprise stories. The role offers an opportunity to build journalism skills and explore multiple pathways in a supportive newsroom environment. KCRG-TV9 is based in Cedar Rapids, serves Eastern Iowa, and has a bureau in Dubuque. It produces more than seven hours of news each day and maintains social media and digital platforms, as well as live sports and community event coverage.
Requirements
- A bachelor’s degree or higher in Journalism, Mass Communications, or a related field, or equivalent professional experience.
- Strong news judgment and editorial skills.
- Excellent writing skills.
- Drive to experiment and learn on digital and emerging platforms.
- Strong teamwork skills.
Nice To Haves
- Previous professional TV newsroom experience is preferred.
Responsibilities
- Produce midday newscasts, including formatting and writing content for television.
- Research, write, and edit breaking and developing news items.
- Find and develop news stories about issues and events in the area.
- Present news items on camera in newscasts and social media environments.
- Reformat content for other platforms to reach wider audiences.
- Maintain high journalistic standards in line with the station’s brand and goals.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
