Iowa State Capitol Reporter - Kcrg
Iowa State Capitol Reporter - Kcrg
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Job Description
Gray Media:
Gray Media is a leading media company that owns and operates highquality 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 KCRG:
Stations covering the state of Iowa: WOWT KCRG KWQC KTIV KTTC KYOU. This position may also appear on Gray stations across the country when covering statewide issues or national political races like the Iowa Caucuses.
Job Summary/Description:
Gray TV is seeking a state capitol reporter to support and elevate its Iowa position is based in Des Moines working out of an office covering all levels of state government as well as politics and issues of statewide interest with multiple live hits daily. This position will also have featured roles during elections and the Iowa Caucuses. This position works with a senior political reporter position for guidance and feedback in putting the spotlight on government and holding elected leaders to account!
Duties/Responsibilities include but are not limited to:
write and edit news content.
Coordinate with stations across the state for live shots and coverage of key events.
Reformat and write content for digital platforms.
Research story ideas.
Develop and maintain sources.
Participate in story selection and play an active role in the editorial process.
Various shift work will be required; some holiday work is required.
Perform other duties as assigned.
Qualifications/Requirements:
Degree in journalism communications or related field or equivalent experience.
Ability to carry up to 50 pounds of gear.
Have and maintain a clean driving record.
If you feel youre qualified and want to work with a great group of people go to 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 theGrayTV UltiPro selfservice portal
KCRGTV/Gray Media is a drugfree company
Additional Info:
Gray Media provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race color religion sex national origin age disability or genetics. In addition to federal law requirements Gray Media complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment including recruiting hiring placement promotion termination layoff recall transfer leaves of absence compensation and training.
Gray Media expressly prohibits any form of workplace harassment based on race color religion gender sexual orientation gender identity or expression national origin age genetic information disability or veteran status. Improper interference with the ability of Grays employees to perform their job duties may result in discipline up to and including discharge.
Gray Media encourages all new employees to be fully vaccinated against the coronavirus virus before the first workday.
Employment Type
Full-Time
