NEWS ANCHOR/REPORTER (AM W/END) - KCRG Job at KCRG-TV9 in Cedar Rapids

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 nation’s largest owner of top‑rated local television stations and digital assets serving 113 television markets that collectively reach approximately 36 percent of U.S. 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. Gray also owns Gray Digital Media, a full‑service digital agency, and additional media properties such as Raycom Sports, Tupelo Media Group, and PowerNation Studios, along with studio production facilities Assembly Atlanta and Third Rail Studios.

Job Details

Position: Weekend Morning Co‑Anchor (KCRG‑TV9
Schedule: 4‑day work week – 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 role includes prep work for morning newscasts such as scheduling guests, pre‑producing segments, in‑depth reporting, and digital opportunities like live‑stream anchoring and podcasting.

Job Summary/Description

With a 4‑day work week schedule, KCRG is seeking a weekend morning co‑anchor to help lead the dominant newscast in the market. This position offers a unique opportunity to learn different modes of journalism and experiment with new platforms while growing with a dominant #1 news organization.

Duties/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

If you are qualified, apply at https://gray.tv/careers#currentopenings or use the “apply now” button on the site. Current employees 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.

Additional Information

KCRG‑TV/Gray Media is a drug‑free company.