Multimedia Journalist

Job Description

About KOTA/KEVN:

KOTA and KEVN are the ABC and FOX affiliates in Rapid City at the base of the beautiful Black Hills. KOTA and KEVN are the market leaders for local news, sports and weather with a state-of-the-art facility. KOTA and KEVN feature separate brands. Both stations cover the Black Hills of South Dakota as well as parts of eastern Wyoming. Our team produces seven newscasts Monday through Friday and six newscasts on the weekends.

KOTA & KEVN are located in Rapid City, SD television DMA Market 170, a community of approximately 100,000 television HH.

Learn More About KOTA/KEVN Here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hE2Wz03telQ&feature=youtu.be

Job Summary/Description:

KOTA and KEVN are looking for a dynamic reporter who can do it all: shoot, write, produce, and most importantly, report. The candidate must be able to enterprise stories, have a great work ethic and be ready to contribute to the top news team in western South Dakota. The position isn't just about television but great storytelling on a variety of digital platforms. As MMJ, you'll not only report everyday but also train to produce and anchor so when opportunities arise -- you'll be ready to meet the challenge.

Duties/Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
• Shoot, write and edit local stories
• Use editorial judgement to determine content of local newscasts
• Use social media to engage with community and help generate contacts and story ideas
• Post daily to all digital platforms and social media including attaching images and streaming video
• Interview subjects and research facts for credibility
• Produce and anchor newscasts as assigned
• Follow clothing and appearance guidelines
• Collaborate with news managers, producers and reporters for content and newscast development
• Edit video and stories for broadcast
• Participate in community events and make public appearances on behalf of the station as assigned
• Must have a good driving record
• Must be able to handle on-air responsibilities
• Must be a strong writer with solid news judgement

Qualifications/Requirements:
• College degree
• Ability to write for broadcast news
• Ability to shoot and edit video
• Understanding of principal journalistic ethics
• Ability to carry and utilize camera equipment in the field
• Valid driver's license

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KOTA/KEVN-TV/Gray Television Group, Inc. is a drug-free company

Jobcode: Reference SBJ-rb3ove-18-220-204-192-42 in your application.