Multimedia Journalist

Job Description

Multimedia Journalist

About Gray Media:
Gray Media, or Gray, is a multimedia company headquartered in Atlanta, Georgia, formally known as Gray Television, Inc. 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 US 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 43 markets totaling nearly 1.5 million Hispanic TV Households. The company also owns Gray Digital Media, a full-service digital agency offering national and local clients digital marketing strategies with the most advanced digital products and services. Gray's additional media properties include video production companies Raycom Sports, Tupelo Media Group, and PowerNation Studios, and studio production facilities Assembly Atlanta and Third Rail Studios.
We understand that life needs balance. That is why we offer our employees and eligible family members a comprehensive benefits package, including:
• Comprehensive Medical(Rx), Dental, and Vision Coverage
• Health Savings Account with Company contributions
• Flexible Spending Account
• Employer-paid life and disability benefits
• Paid parental leave benefits
• Adoption and Surrogacy Benefits
• 401(k) Plan, including matching and profit-sharing contributions
• Employee Assistance Program
• Voluntary benefits, including Hospital Indemnity, Critical Illness, Accident Insurance, and supplemental life insurance coverage
• Paid Time Off, including Relocation PTO
• Focus on Caring
Salary/Annual Pay:
$18.00/hr.
Shift/Schedule:
Manager's Discretion
Job Type:
Full-Time
About KKCO:
KKCO 11 News is the news leader in the Grand Junction market. The largest city between Salt Lake and Denver, our outdoor recreation and mild climate draw people from across the country here. Our area sees all four seasons, and you can ski and golf on the same day during certain parts of the year. Home to the Grand Junction Rockies and a huge summer country music festival, Grand Junction is a perfect community where residents enjoy the best of the outdoors and all the area has to offer. Our station has a history in our communities as being not only the news leader, but also a community partner. Our focus on digital allows us to reach far beyond our broadcast signal, to communities in southern Colorado and eastern Utah.
Job Summary/Description:
KKCO/KJCT, the strong #1 station in the Grand Junction/Montrose market, is looking for a full-time multimedia journalist with a passion for storytelling to join our team. This position requires solid reporting on all types of daily news stories with emphasis on accuracy and quality. The position also requires the ability to cover breaking news. Responsible for daily news photography and videotape editing in addition to publishing to digital platforms. Our Number 1 TV station needs a strong individual to generate revenue through advertising sales by servicing existing clients and creating new advertisers.
Duties/Responsibilities include (but are not limited to):
• A proven track record of finding unique stories
• Ability to deliver information live on television using a 'one man band' set up of a camera and a TVU backpack
• Editing video for broadcast
• Engaging with the audience on social media platforms
• Shooting video on professional cameras for broadcast
• Posting content to digital platforms, to include the station's site as well as social media
• Appear at station-sponsored events and promote the station/brand
• Willingness to work weekends/holidays and 'non-business' hour shifts
• Other Duties as Assigned
Qualifications/Requirements:
• Great communication and people skills
• Strong organizational, written, and presentation skills
• Competitive, energetic, and a self-starter with a willingness to learn
• Enjoy a fast-paced environment with a desire to win
• Professional appearance is a must
• Ability to meet deadlines, prioritize assignments, and handle multiple tasks simultaneously
• Must possess a valid Driver's License with a good driving record
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)
KKCO-TV/Gray Media is a drug-free company

Gray Media encourages all new employees to be fully vaccinated against the coronavirus virus before the first workday.
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Jobcode: Reference SBJ-366vj5-18-97-14-85-42 in your application.