News Reporter​/Mmj; Morning - Kcrg

News Reporter / MMJ (Morning) – KCRG

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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.

About KCRG: KCRG-TV9 is the most-watched and most-trusted news outlet covering Eastern Iowa. Based in Cedar Rapids with a bureau in Dubuque, we are dedicated to being a part of our community and keeping that community informed. We produce 7 hours of news each day, support a robust social media and digital platform, and carry dozens of live sports and community events a year with our live production unit.

Duties/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.

Qualifications/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.

If you feel you’re qualified and want to work with a great group of people, go to (Use the "Apply for this Job" box below). you may type in the job title, station call letters, or click on "apply now", upload your resume, cover letter, and references. (Current employees who are interested in this position can apply through the Gray-TV Ulti Pro self-service portal.)

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