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News Anchor / Reporter

Gray Television

Cedar Rapids, IA 12-15-2022
 
  • Paid
  • Full Time
Job Description
NEWS ANCHOR/REPORTER (W/END) - KCRG

About KCRG:

KCRG-TV9 is the ABC affiliate based in Cedar Rapids, Iowa, with a bureau in Dubuque covering all of Eastern Iowa. We are dedicated to investigative journalism, being a part of our community and sharing the stories of the people of Eastern Iowa. We produce 6 hours of newscasts everyday, as well as support a robust website and the largest social media audience in the market.

Job Summary/Description:

KCRG-TV9 is seeking an anchor/reporter to join the top rated, most watched news team in eastern Iowa.

This position is a leader in the newsroom, helping guide and shape weekend news coverage. In addition to weekend anchoring and fill-in anchoring on other shifts, the position is expected to be a leader reporting during the week: developing sources, enterprising ideas and executing strong storytelling. We are a strong news market - particularly if you love political news with the Iowa Caucuses. Our station is built on being a trusted source for strong journalism. We are looking for someone excited about covering important news stories to join that legacy.

Duties/Responsibilities include (but not limited to):
- Anchor newscasts, presenting information clearly and professionally.
- Find and develop news stories around information and events in the area.
- Creatively shoot, write and edit locally-produced news reports.
- Write and produce newscasts covering the top local and national headlines.
- Write and post stories and videos for the station digital platforms.
- Develop social media audience and engage with that audience regularly.
- Maintain high journalistic standards in line with station brand and goals.

Qualifications/Requirements:
- Professional newsroom experience.
- Bachelor's degree or higher in Journalism, Mass Communications or related field or equivalent professional experience.
- Previous on-air experience.
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If you feel you're qualified and want to work with a great group of people go to https://gray.tv/careers#currentopening, you may type in the job title, station call letters, or click on ''apply now'', upload your resume, cover letter and references

Jobcode: Reference SBJ-g3me89-18-191-44-139-42 in your application.

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Gray Television

Gray Television supports local community interests by providing quality television broadcasting and exceptional service in each market we serve. Gray owns and/or operates television stations and leading digital properties in 93 television markets including the first or second highest rated television station in 85 markets. We are an unmatched broadcast pioneer that keeps getting bigger and better.