About Gray Media:
Gray Media 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 KWQC:
KWQC-TV6 is a dominant NBC affiliate, serving Eastern Iowa and Western Illinois as the Quad Cities' #1 station for news, information and entertainment programming. KWQC-TV6 has the most experienced team in the market. They strive to keep their viewers safe and informed while guiding them through the ever-evolving digital world. The Quad Cities area is located right on the Mississippi River just 2.5 hours from Chicago, 2 from Des Moines, 4 from St. Louis and 5.5 from Minneapolis/St. Paul.
Job Summary/Description:
KWQC is looking for an experienced journalist to join our award-winning news team. If you want to be the first on the scene reporting stories with integrity, and are also looking to find a role on the anchor desk this job is for you.
Duties/Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
- Gathering data and relevant information on local and national newsworthy events
- Create and present accurate, fair, unbiased news content as assigned
- Responsible for providing news and information across multiple platforms and presenting content both inside the KWQC newsroom; digitally, on air, and in the field
- Develop and maintain a network of news sources to create exclusive local news content
- Shoot and edit stories as needed
- Work cross-functionally and cooperatively as a team member under tight deadlines
- The ability to interact professionally and effectively with all internal KWQC employees and external organizations
- Ability to read and understand a variety of materials ranging from daily newspapers/news sites, professional journals, technical reports, and legal documents
- Interpret information to establish facts and determine the truth
- Creatively find new and entertaining ways to present content
- Should be well presented on camera
- Act as a team player and newsroom leader while displaying an ability to handle a variety of tasks, and make sound decisions in a fast-paced, deadline-driven, stressful environment
- Have the willingness to anchor and report from the field and work on special projects as assigned
- Demonstrated ability of good news judgment
- Ability to interact well with producers, reporters, and technical staff to help craft compelling and memorable newscasts
- Must want to be a part of the community joining in events throughout the area
- Experience producing and willing to help craft newscasts
- If you are willing to be on a team that is in it to win it, please apply
Qualifications/Requirements:
- 3 years of experience as a television anchor or reporter
- Basic understanding of Windows-based electronics and the ability to learn ENPS as well as new systems as they are implemented.
- BS/BA in Journalism/Communications or equivalent background
- Flexibility with respect to scheduling and/or assigned work shifts
If you feel you’re qualified and want to work with a great group of people go to https://gray.tv/careers#currentopenings, 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 UltiPro self-service portal)
KWQC-TV/Gray Media is a drug-free company
Additional Info:
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.
Gray Media encourages all new employees to be fully vaccinated against the coronavirus virus before the first workday.