Multimedia Journalist - Kgns
Multimedia Journalist - Kgns
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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 nations 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. Grays 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.
Job Summary/Description:
KGNS is looking for a dynamic multimedia journalist to join our newsroom. We are seeking qualified candidates who have a passion for storytelling and news gathering.
The perfect individual will be able to write edit and shoot engaging informative and compelling news content. We are looking for a storyteller with solid writing skills and the ability to turn content on deadline under pressure. We want to hire a reporter who is ready to immerse themselves in the community find the stories that genuinely impact the people who live here and bring solid enterprise coverage to the table every day.
Duties/Responsibilities will include (but not be limited to):
* Strong shooting and editing skills are a must for this position.
* The ability to dig up lead story ideas each day is also a priority.
* Professional appearance
* Ability to lift and carry equipment including tripod camera and lights.
* Ability to work independently.
* Be willing to work weekends nights or any given shift.
* Must be able to find enterprise news stories.
* Must be able to work under deadlines.
* Good news judgment with the ability to make quick and accurate decisions is essential.
Qualifications/Requirements:
* A college degree in journalism or a related field is required
* Must hold a valid drivers license and be insurable
* Initiative and attention to detail are required
* Be able to write clearly and accurately; great grammar!
* Must be able to work well under sometimes intense pressure and tight deadlines
* Ability to maintain a positive work atmosphere by behaving in a manner that will work well with co-workers supervisors and viewers
* Ability to keep up with national and local news/weather is required
* The ability to enterprise local hard-news stories is required
* Computer knowledge including newsroom software Microsoft applications and Internet use
* Must be able to edit video and audio
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 theGray-TV UltiPro self-service portal)
KGNS-TV/Gray Media is a drug-free 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 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.
Employment Type
Full-Time
