Senior News Reporter - Kwqc
Gray Media•Davenport, IA
•Onsite
About The Position
KWQC is seeking a Senior Reporter for the Quad Cities area. This role involves covering lead stories, shooting, writing, and editing all assigned stories. The position also offers opportunities for fill-in anchoring and expanding skills on the news and digital desk. KWQC is the #1 station in the Quad Cities, known for its experienced team and commitment to keeping viewers safe and informed. The Quad Cities area is a vibrant hub on the Mississippi River, offering a high quality of life with a lively arts scene, beautiful parks, diverse dining, and a welcoming community spirit.
Requirements
- 3 years' experience as an MMJ
- Strong writing skills
- Strong news judgement
- Understanding of cameras and editing platforms
- Strong on-camera presence
- Self-sufficient
- Be able to work in a team environment with reporters, anchors, and producers
- Curiosity
- Open to feedback
Nice To Haves
- Journalism degree preferred
- News of the Day awareness
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 our newscasts, especially when the 10 p.m. anchor is off
- Create unique digital content
- Anchor an 8 p.m. news update nightly on KWQC+
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
Education Level
Associate degree
