Sports Reporter

Job Description

Sports Reporter

About 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 KCRG:
KCRG-TV9 is the most-watched and most-trusted news outlet covering Eastern Iowa. Based in Cedar Rapids with a bureau in Dubuque, we are dedicated to being a part of our community and keeping that community informed. We produce 7+ hours of news each day, support a robust social media and digital platform, and produce dozens of live sports and community events a year with our live production unit.
Job Summary/Description:
KCRG-TV9 is seeking a sports reporter to join its newsroom. This position should expect to be pushed to find and cover sports news and stories that appeal to a wide audience that includes non-sports fans more than games and highlights. You'll work with a three-person sports team to cover issues around the University of Iowa, high school sports, youth sports, and other sports and rec teams for both newscasts and digital platforms.
Duties/Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
- Identify and develop unique stories, videos, and other content
- Shoot and edit video
- Write copy for newscast and digital formats
- Build graphics to support storytelling
- Present information on-camera
- Engage in social media to promote station coverage
- Develop and maintain sources
- Respond urgently to breaking news for both sports and news
- Represent the station in public events and settings
- Various shift work will be required; some holiday work is required
- Perform other duties as assigned
Qualifications/Requirements:
- High-quality shooting, writing, producing, and video editing skills
- Exceptional communication skills
- Sound ethics and judgment
- Consistent track record of meeting deadlines and producing high-level content
- Ability to work varied shifts, including overnights and weekends
- Bachelor's degree in broadcast journalism, related field, or equivalent experience
- Previous experience in a professional newsroom setting preferred.
- Must pass pre-employment Motor-Vehicle Record check
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)
KCRG-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-r1qwmy-18-118-137-133-42 in your application.