Gray Media is hiring: NEWS REPORTER/MULTIMEDIA JOURNALIST - KEYC in Mankato

NEWS REPORTER/MULTIMEDIA JOURNALIST - KEYC 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 video production companies Raycom Sports, Tupelo Media Group, and PowerNation Studios, as well as studio production facilities Assembly Atlanta and Third Rail Studios. Salary/Wage: $19.00 - $21.00/hr (DOE) Shift and Schedule: Various (or at Manager’s discretion) Job Type: Full‑Time About KEYC Since 1960, KEYC‑TV/KMNF‑LD has succeeded with a culture that values skills, encourages creativity, and fosters professional growth. KEYC is located in the Greater Mankato metropolitan area, offering a blend of city and country living and maintaining the most highly visited social media sites in southern Minnesota. Job Summary/Description KEYC News Now is looking for a reporter/multimedia journalist. The ideal candidate will connect with the community, understand quality storytelling, and gather their own content. Excellent written and verbal communication skills and the ability to work under a deadline are essential. Responsibilities include shooting, writing, voicing, and editing stories for television and the internet, as well as live reports. Social media and online news production skills and strong time‑management are required. Candidates must be able to carry 35 to 45 pounds of equipment and hold a valid driver’s license with a safe driving record. Availability for various schedules and a team‑player attitude are also necessary. Duties/Responsibilities Create and deliver compelling news content by reporting daily news stories using ENG equipment. Use a “think like a viewer” mindset in covering local news to identify what viewers will find relevant. Edit video blending natural sound with field interviews and reporter track. Write clear, concise, balanced news copy. Shoot video using the station’s broadcast‑quality ENG equipment. Furnish a minimum of 3 story ideas daily. Use the newsroom computer system to gather and write news stories. Update station website and social media accounts throughout the day. Adhere to station branding, promotion, safety rules, and assist in implementing new safety initiatives. Other duties as requested by News Director and/or Assignment Manager. Qualifications/Requirements Excellent writing skills, news judgment, and ethics. Driven to develop original news content. Understanding of digital/social media platforms and strategy. Produces content with urgency and immediacy. Strong work ethic, organization, and leadership skills. Integrity, accountability, teamwork. Broadcast journalism experience and a media‑related bachelor’s degree (communication, journalism, or related field) with a clean driving record. If you feel you’re qualified and want to work with a great group of people, visit https://gray.tv/careers#currentopenings and type in the job title, station call letters, or click on “apply now.” Upload your resume, cover letter, and references. Current employees may apply through the Gray‑TV UltiPro self‑service portal. 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. KEYC‑TV/Gray Media is a drug‑free company. #J-18808-Ljbffr