Lifestyle Host​/Producer - Kcrg

About Gray Media

Gray Media, or Gray, is a multimedia company headquartered in Atlanta, Georgia. The company is the nation’s largest owner of top-rated local television stations and digital assets serving 113 television markets that collectively reach approximately 36 percent of U.S. television households. The portfolio includes 77 markets with the top-rated television station and 100 markets with the first and/or second-highest-rated television station, as well as the largest Telemundo affiliate group with 45 markets totaling nearly 1.5 million Hispanic TV households.

Gray also owns Gray Digital Media, a full-service digital agency offering national and local clients advanced digital marketing strategies, as well as video production companies Raycom Sports, Tupelo Media Group, and Power Nation Studios, and studio production facilities Assembly Atlanta and Third Rail Studios.

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 100 live sports and community events a year with our live production unit.

KCRG-TV9 is seeking an energetic host and producer to join our lifestyle program showcasing the best that Eastern Iowa has to offer. You will profile businesses, showcase new restaurants, and serve as a tour guide for the audience. The role requires high energy on‑camera performance, strong interview skills, great organization and planning, and a creative, proactive approach to developing content.

• Host a daily lifestyle show, presenting information live on‑air.
• Interview show guests and clients both in‑studio and on location.
• Research, shoot, write, edit, and present stories on the air, including sponsored content.
• Research show topics and develop questions for guests.
• Coordinate production elements, including video, graphics, and camera shots.
• Work closely with the sales team on sponsored content.
• Write and post videos to digital platforms in support of lifestyle programming.
• Showcase content on social media to expand audience reach.

• Bachelor’s degree in Journalism, Communications, or another related field.
• Experience as a host or on‑air personality is a must.
• Experience shooting and editing video is a plus.
• Familiarity with social media best practices (Facebook, Twitter, Tik Tok, Instagram).
• Ability to produce content in the field independently.
• Strong writing and proofreading skills.
• Strong ad‑libbing and interviewing skills.
• Ability to prioritize and address multiple projects with varying production timelines.
• Highly motivated self‑starter, able to work well alone and as part of a team.
• Excellent communication and organizational skills.
• Strong customer service skills are a must.
• Driver’s license and a good driving record are required.
• Attention to detail while meeting deadlines under pressure.
• Strong problem‑solving abilities.

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

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