News Reporter / MMJ

Job Description

News Reporter / MMJ - KWQC

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. We are also a station that gives video journalists time to pursue in-depth pieces, not just day-turns. The Quad Cities area is located right on the Mississippi River just 3 hours from Chicago, 2 from Des Moines, 4 from St. Louis and 5.5 from Minneapolis/St. Paul.

Job Summary/Description:

KWQC-TV6 News Dept. in Davenport, Iowa, is looking for two Reporter/MMJs you must be a self-starter who likes to be in control of their own story. Candidate must have experience in shooting good video, writing their own scripts, finding unique ways to tell the story (not just in package form), and engaging with viewers/followers on social media.

The successful candidate will be responsible for (but not limited to) the following:

Candidate would be part of a new generation of video journalists expected to also know how to produce entire newscasts when needed, giving reporters a bigger picture of how their stories play into an entire day of coverage. Reporters are expected to build their interaction with followers online throughout the day with a digital-first mentality. Candidate should not only handle, but expect curveballs in story assignments and be ready to go live at any point.

Qualifications/Requirements:

The qualified applicant will have a college degree with previous experience in a newsroom as a reporter, photographer, and/or video journalist. Must have a valid drivers' license and be insurable. Ideal candidate must have experience going live on television.

Must be able to lift and/or carry and manage news photography and lighting equipment. You are also frequently exposed to outside conditions.

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''

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Jobcode: Reference SBJ-rjqzmw-18-116-239-195-42 in your application.