Breaking News Reporter​/Anchor; Am​/Midday - Kcrg

BREAKING NEWS REPORTER/ ANCHOR (AM/MIDDAY) - KCRG

Job Category: News

Requisition Number: BREAK
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• Full-Time

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501 2nd Avenue SE, Cedar Rapids, IA 52401, USA

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.

High-energy breaking news reporter and anchor to join our team.

This position will format and front breaking, developing, and other big news stories in the weekday morning newscasts and co-anchor the midday newscast, including producing the newscast three days a week. This position also includes regular in-depth reporting as well as fill-in duties as needed.

• Anchor Midday newscasts, presenting information clearly and professionally.
• Research, write, and edit breaking and developing news items for the morning news.
• Find and develop news stories around information and events in the area.
• Produce the midday newscast 3 days a week.
• Engage with audiences on social media.
• Write and post stories and videos for the station's digital platforms.
• Maintain high journalistic standards in line with station brand and goals.

• 1-2 years professional TV newsroom experience.
• Bachelor’s degree or higher in Journalism, Mass Communications, or related field, or equivalent professional experience.
• Previous on-air experience.
• Strong news judgement and editorial skills.
• Excellent writing skills.
• Drive to experiment and learn on digital and emerging platforms.

Gray Media 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 Media complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities.

Gray Media 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 Gray’s employees' ability to perform their job duties may result in discipline up to and including discharge.

KCRG-TV/Gray Media is a drug‑free company.

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