NEWS REPORTER/PRODUCER (MORNING/MIDDAY)- KCRG

Today, we are a growing multimedia company headquartered in Atlanta, Georgia. We are the nation's largest owner of top-rated local television stations and digital assets serving 117 full-power television markets that collectively reach approximately 37% of US television households. The portfolio includes 80 markets with the top-rated television station and 100 markets with the first- and/or second highest rated television station in average all-day ratings across 116 of such markets that were measured by Nielsen in 2025. We also own the largest Telemundo Affiliate group with 46 markets and Gray Digital Media, a full-service digital agency offering national and local clients digital marketing strategies with the most advanced digital products and services. Our 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.

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 platforms, and carry dozens of live sports and community events a year with our live production team.

KCRG-TV9, the most watched and most trusted news source in Eastern Iowa, is seeking a high-energy Producer/Reporter to join our team.

This position will work with our morning and midday teams on weekdays. It starts with covering breaking news both locally and nationally in our morning newscast. Then you lead the midday newscast as the producer three days a week. The other two days leave room for full reporting shifts, working on enterprise stories. This is a great position to grow your skills or explore multiple pathways in journalism in a supportive newsroom environment.

Duties/Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

- Produce Midday newscasts - formatting and writing content for TV.
- Research, write, and edit breaking and developing news items.
- Find and develop news stories around issues and events in the area.
-Present news items on-camera in both newscasts and social media environments
- Reformat content for other platforms to reach wider audiences
- Maintain high journalistic standards in line with station brand and goals.

- Bachelor's degree or higher in Journalism, Mass Communications, or related field or equivalent professional experience.
- Previous professional TV newsroom experience preferred.
- Strong news judgment and editorial skills
- Excellent writing skills
- Drive to experiment and learn on digital and emerging platforms
- Strong teamwork skills a must

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, " and 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 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.

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