REPORTER/ MMJ - KFVS

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 KFVS:

KFVS12 is the #1 local TV station serving as the CBS/CW/MeTV affiliate in the Cape Girardeau, Missouri/Paducah, Kentucky/Harrisburg, Illinois market. Founded in 1954, KFVS12 has a rich heritage of serving "America's Heartland" with the best local news and weather information, along with a legacy of community service and disaster relief. KFVS12 produces more local news than any other station in the market, currently offering over 50 hours each week, along with special high-profile, topical local news programming. Heartland News on KFVS12 consistently leads the competition in award-winning journalism having been honored this year with numerous Missouri and Illinois Broadcasters' Awards as well as the prestigious Edward R. Murrow Awards.

The Cape Girardeau market covers 45 counties in four states and is home to four division-one universities. It is where the North meets the South and the East meets the West. The area is rich with many diverse communities, including historic riverfront towns, that offer a variety of unique benefits and recreational opportunities. It is also conveniently located for easy travel to St. Louis, Memphis, Nashville, and Chicago.

The station has an exceptional staff that is committed to maintaining the legacy of the institution of KFVS. They are forward-thinking with news coverage in on-air newscasts and 24/7 on numerous digital platforms, consistently leading the competition in digital traffic across the board. This provides exciting opportunities throughout the station including News, Sales, Marketing, Engineering, and more.

Job Summary/Description:

KFVS is searching for a high-energy, creative individual, who enjoys telling the story of America's Heartland. Gathering the voices of our area and sharing via broadcast and digital platforms. We are seeking a self-motivated team member who wants to win each day. You would be joining a newsroom that is energetic and thrives on breaking news, impactful weather, and daily investigative reporting.

KFVS's Multimedia Journalist enterprises, research, write, shoot, edit, and report news-oriented material for presentation live, recorded, and digital. The position collaborates with the producers and managers on story development and story execution.

Duties/Responsibilities include (but are not limited to):

• Content creation - coordinates story development with the producer.
• Reporting - reports on assigned stories in a clear and concise manner
• News Gathering - develops ideas for stories, and calls outside sources to gather facts for on-air and online reporting.
• Production - prepares scripts, shoots, and edits stories
• Ability to create and report memorable stories that resonate with KMOV's viewers

Qualifications/Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in Broadcast Journalism, Communications, or related field, or equivalent training and/or experience ability to develop content through social media and independent sources.
• Videography and non-linear editing experience
• Ability to interpret information to establish facts and determine truth.
• Basic understanding of Windows-based electronics and the ability to learn ENPS as well as new systems as they are implemented.
• Knowledge of good television production including photography, editing, use of sound, lighting, and storytelling.
• Experience with news photojournalism and non-linear editing
• Act as a team player while displaying an ability to handle a variety of tasks, and make sound decisions in a fast-paced, deadline-driven, stressful environment.

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)

KFVS-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 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 Gray’s 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.

Education

Preferred

• Bachelors or better in Journalism

Licenses & Certifications

Required

• Drivers License

Behaviors

Preferred

• Team Player: Works well as a member of a group