Iowa Broadcasters Association
News Reporter/MMJ (Morning)
Iowa Broadcasters Association, Iowa, Louisiana, United States, 70647
Position / Title
NEWS REPORTER/ MMJ (MORNING) - KCRG
Details 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. The company also owns Gray Digital Media, a full-service digital agency offering national and local clients digital marketing strategies with the most advanced digital products and services. Gray's 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.
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 carry dozens of live sports and community events a year with our live production unit.
Job Summary / Description KCRG-TV9, the #1 rated news station covering Eastern Iowa, is seeking an enterprising morning news reporter to join our team. Our morning newscast is far and away the most watched in the market. This position helps produce original, enterprise reporting while driving breaking news coverage. This person should be able to multitask and plan ahead on enterprise reporting, while being adaptable to quickly shift gears into breaking news. The position demands multiple live shots daily, so previous experience reporting live is essential. All live shots are with a photographer, not solo.
Duties / Responsibilities
Shoot, write, and edit news content.
Present content live in a clear and engaging format.
Engage with viewers and sources through social media channels.
Reformat and write content for digital platforms.
Research story ideas using open records.
Develop and maintain sources.
Participate in story selection and play an active role in the editorial process.
Various shift work will be required; some holiday work is required.
Perform other duties as assigned.
Qualifications / Requirements
Degree in journalism, communications, or related field.
Previous on‑air experience in a TV newsroom setting.
Proven skills in news judgement and news writing.
Have and maintain a clean driving record.
Application Instructions If you feel you are qualified and want to work with a great group of people, go to https://gray.tv/careers#currentopenings, type in the job title or station call letters, or click “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.
Additional Information 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.
Vacancy Type Full Time
Date Posted 12/9/2025
Closing Date 3/9/2026
City Cedar Rapids - 52401
Contact 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.
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Details 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. The company also owns Gray Digital Media, a full-service digital agency offering national and local clients digital marketing strategies with the most advanced digital products and services. Gray's 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.
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 carry dozens of live sports and community events a year with our live production unit.
Job Summary / Description KCRG-TV9, the #1 rated news station covering Eastern Iowa, is seeking an enterprising morning news reporter to join our team. Our morning newscast is far and away the most watched in the market. This position helps produce original, enterprise reporting while driving breaking news coverage. This person should be able to multitask and plan ahead on enterprise reporting, while being adaptable to quickly shift gears into breaking news. The position demands multiple live shots daily, so previous experience reporting live is essential. All live shots are with a photographer, not solo.
Duties / Responsibilities
Shoot, write, and edit news content.
Present content live in a clear and engaging format.
Engage with viewers and sources through social media channels.
Reformat and write content for digital platforms.
Research story ideas using open records.
Develop and maintain sources.
Participate in story selection and play an active role in the editorial process.
Various shift work will be required; some holiday work is required.
Perform other duties as assigned.
Qualifications / Requirements
Degree in journalism, communications, or related field.
Previous on‑air experience in a TV newsroom setting.
Proven skills in news judgement and news writing.
Have and maintain a clean driving record.
Application Instructions If you feel you are qualified and want to work with a great group of people, go to https://gray.tv/careers#currentopenings, type in the job title or station call letters, or click “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.
Additional Information 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.
Vacancy Type Full Time
Date Posted 12/9/2025
Closing Date 3/9/2026
City Cedar Rapids - 52401
Contact 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.
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