NEWS ANCHOR/REPORTER (AM W/END) - KCRG Job at Gray Media in Cedar Rapids

Join to apply for the NEWS ANCHOR/REPORTER (AM W/END) - KCRG role at Gray Media. Gray Media is a multimedia company headquartered in Atlanta, Georgia, formally known as Gray Television, Inc. The company is the nation's largest owner of top‑rated local television stations and digital assets serving 113 television markets with reach to approximately 36 percent of U.S. television households. KCRG-TV9 is the most‑watched and most‑trusted news outlet covering Eastern Iowa. Based in Cedar Rapids with a bureau in Dubuque, KCRG produces more than 7 hours of news each day and supports a robust social media and digital platform.

Job Summary / Description

With a 4‑day work week schedule, KCRG is seeking a weekend morning co‑anchor to lead the dominant newscast in the market. This position works four 10‑hour days, with general reporting two days a week and anchoring/producing the #1 weekend morning newscast with a co‑anchor/producer. The additional hours allow for prep work for the morning newscasts, such as scheduling guests or pre‑producing segments, as well as in‑depth reporting and digital opportunities like live‑stream anchoring and podcasting. The role offers a unique opportunity to learn different modes of journalism and experiment with new platforms while growing with a dominant news organization.

Responsibilities

• Anchor newscasts, presenting information clearly and professionally.
• Find and develop news stories around information and events in the area.
• Creatively shoot, write, and edit locally‑produced news reports.
• Write and produce newscasts covering the top local and national headlines.
• Write and post stories and videos for the station’s digital platforms.
• Develop social media audience and engage with that audience regularly.
• Maintain high journalistic standards in line with station brand and goals.

Qualifications / Requirements

• Previous professional TV newsroom experience.
• Bachelor’s degree or higher in Journalism, Mass Communications, or related field, or equivalent professional experience.
• Previous on‑air experience.
• Strong news judgement and editorial skills.
• Excellent writing skills.
• Drive to experiment and learn on digital and emerging platforms.

Application Instructions

If you feel you’re qualified and want to work with a great group of people, go to https://gray.tv/careers#currentopenings, 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 may apply through the Gray-TV UltiPro self‑service portal.

Equal Employment Opportunity

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.