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Education Solutions Journalist

KOLD

Tucson, AZ 01-28-2025
 
  • Paid
  • Full Time
Job Description
Education Solutions Journalist - KOLD

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 KOLD:

13 News is a Gray Television station and the CBS affiliate in Tucson, Arizona. We are the best local television station in Southern Arizona and the #1 digital platform and have been serving our communities for more than 70 years. We are committed to the highest standards of excellence in our local news, entertainment, information, and public service programming. We produce 62 hours of live, televised newscasts per week between KOLD and our shared services partner, KMSB Fox 11. If you've never been to Tucson, let us tell you all the things you'll love: Plentiful sunshine, natural beauty, diverse culture, active lifestyles, great food, hundreds of miles of hiking trails, breathtaking views, unforgettable sunsets, challenging biking trails, community events, accessible natural locations for all ages… it would have been quicker for us to just say you'll love it all.

Job Summary/Description:

Southern Arizona's news leader is looking to fill the most unique position we've ever had – are you the answer? If you feel that education is an under-covered topic and you wish you had more time to dig into real problems and real solutions, you probably *are* the answer! Through the Arizona Media Association and the Arizona Local News Foundation, we have funding for one full-time education solutions* beat reporter. Because of that funding, unlike any other beat reporter, you will NEVER work on any story that isn't in your beat. Big, breaking news that causes an all-hands-on-deck situation? Not you. Staffing shortage? Still not you. So if you're someone who really commits, really digs, and never runs out of ideas on this one topic, please apply!
*Education solutions are defined as the continuum of education choices, options, programs, innovations, and alternatives throughout our state for all ages, in rural and urban areas.

Duties/Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
• Develop and pitch unique, enterprise education solutions stories daily (see definition above)
• Shoot, write, edit, and present compelling education solutions stories, both solo and with a photographer
• Optimize story presentation for each 13 News platform
• Participate in daily editorial decisions
• Create monthly reports to track story links and progress with funding institutions
• Attend quarterly education training/events held by funding institutions

Qualifications/Requirements:
• Bachelor's degree in broadcast journalism or a related field
• Self-starter skills
• Strong writing skills and editorial judgment
• Ability to shoot and edit on deadline
• Strong understanding of digital and social platforms
• Clean driving record
• Strong on-camera presence
• Strong contacts in and experience reporting education stories a plus

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)

KOLD-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.

Jobcode: Reference SBJ-d26825-18-97-14-86-42 in your application.

Company Profile
KOLD

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.