NEWS ANCHOR/REPORTER - KCRG/KYOU

Company: Gray Television
Location: Cedar Rapids
Posted on: May 16, 2022

Job Description:

KCRG-TV9 and KYOU are seeking an anchor and reporter. Based in the Cedar Rapids studio, this position will anchor 9PM newscasts M-F for KYOU airing in Southeast Iowa. This position will also report daily for both KYOU and KCRG newscasts. Occasional producing may be required for anchored newscasts, as well as fill-in anchoring on other newscasts.About Gray Television: Gray Television is a leading media company that owns and operates high-quality stations in 113 television markets that collectively reach 36 percent of US television households. - We constantly strive for excellence. Through upgrading to the latest technology and seeking new ways to stay on top in our markets, we focus on training and development of the best and brightest employees in the business. About -KCRG/KYOU: KCRG-TV9 is the ABC affiliate based in Cedar Rapids, Iowa, with bureaus in Dubuque and Iowa City, covering all of Eastern Iowa. We are dedicated to investigative journalism, being a part of our community and sharing the stories of the people of Eastern Iowa. We produce 6 hours of newscasts everyday, as well as support a robust website and the largest social media audience in the market. KYOU is the FOX and NBC affiliate in Southeastern Iowa and Northeastern Missouri. The station produces a newscast each week night that airs on Fox and NBC. Job Summary/Description: - - KCRG-TV9 and KYOU are seeking an anchor and reporter. Based in the Cedar Rapids studio, this position will anchor 9PM newscasts M-F for KYOU airing in Southeast Iowa. This position will also report daily for both KYOU and KCRG newscasts. Occasional producing may be required for anchored newscasts, as well as fill-in anchoring on other newscasts. Primary job duties and responsibilities include, but are not limited to: - Anchor newscasts, presenting information clearly and professionally.- Find and develop news stories around information and events in the area.- Creatively shoot, write and edit locally-produced news reports.- Write and post stories and videos for the station digital platforms.- Develop social media audience and engage with that audience regularly.- Maintain high journalistic standards in line with station brand and goals.- Write and produce newscasts, as needed. Qualifications/Requirements: - Minimum 1 year on-air experience.- Bachelor's degree or higher in Journalism, Mass Communications or related field or equivalent professional experience. If you feel you're qualified and want to work with a great group of people go to , you may type in the job title, station call letters, or click on "apply now", upload your resume, cover letter and references Additional Info: Gray Television 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 Television 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 Television 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. - - As a condition of employment, Gray Television will require that newly hired employees, whether part-time or full-time, be fully vaccinated against the coronavirus by the first workday to the extent permitted by applicable law unless you qualify for a medical or religious accommodation.

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