KCRG-Station-Cedr Rpds, IA
501 2nd Avenue SE
Cedar Rapids, IA 52401, USA
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 US 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 45 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, Iowa's second-largest city. We produce 7+ hours of live newscasts each day, stream live breaking news, sports, and weather to our website and apps, and support the largest social media audience in the market.
Job Summary KCRG-TV9, the most trusted news source in Eastern Iowa, is seeking a Digital News Influencer to help innovate and expand the newsroom's digital reach. The position will help create and reshape news content to best fit various digital platforms, including social media video and graphics, written articles for websites and apps, podcasts, and more. This person should be comfortable appearing on camera to present content for live streams or social media reels. This ideal candidate should be very well versed in creating and sharing content on multiple social and digital platforms and have an understanding or background in ethical journalism practices.
Duties / Responsibilities
Reformats news content to optimize reach and engagement on digital platforms
Positions KCRG content to compete for attention and impact on social media
Presents content on-camera for delivery in live streams, podcasts, or social media videos
Writes AP-style news stories daily for digital platforms
Sends breaking news and trending push alerts
Ensures factual, grammatical, and legal accuracy online and upholds the station's established journalistic standards to avoid editorial bias
Coaches and collaborates with reporting staff to take advantage of the presentation of their stories on digital platforms
Regularly reviews metrics and adjusts strategies accordingly
Communicates effectively with producers to incorporate digital elements into newscasts
Creates memes, videos, and graphics for social engagement
Utilizes analytics to track trends in making daily decisions
Engages with audience on social media and digital channels
Monitors social media for current trends and potential news story ideas
Plans and builds special site sections and features that highlight coverage, link platforms, and encourage user engagement
Qualifications / Requirements
Strong verbal/written communication skills and knowledge of AP Style
Ability to edit video in digital formats
Ability to use Photoshop software to create and edit graphics
Ability to work well under pressure and well with a diverse group of people
Strong understanding of journalistic principles
Ability to balance the demands of both long and short-term projects while meeting daily deadlines required
College degree in journalism, marketing, or related field preferred
Proven record of digital and social media success
Previous experience in a professional newsroom preferred
Willingness to work flexible shifts and be on call required
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.
(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.
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.
Equal Opportunity Employer. This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.
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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 US 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 45 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, Iowa's second-largest city. We produce 7+ hours of live newscasts each day, stream live breaking news, sports, and weather to our website and apps, and support the largest social media audience in the market.
Job Summary KCRG-TV9, the most trusted news source in Eastern Iowa, is seeking a Digital News Influencer to help innovate and expand the newsroom's digital reach. The position will help create and reshape news content to best fit various digital platforms, including social media video and graphics, written articles for websites and apps, podcasts, and more. This person should be comfortable appearing on camera to present content for live streams or social media reels. This ideal candidate should be very well versed in creating and sharing content on multiple social and digital platforms and have an understanding or background in ethical journalism practices.
Duties / Responsibilities
Reformats news content to optimize reach and engagement on digital platforms
Positions KCRG content to compete for attention and impact on social media
Presents content on-camera for delivery in live streams, podcasts, or social media videos
Writes AP-style news stories daily for digital platforms
Sends breaking news and trending push alerts
Ensures factual, grammatical, and legal accuracy online and upholds the station's established journalistic standards to avoid editorial bias
Coaches and collaborates with reporting staff to take advantage of the presentation of their stories on digital platforms
Regularly reviews metrics and adjusts strategies accordingly
Communicates effectively with producers to incorporate digital elements into newscasts
Creates memes, videos, and graphics for social engagement
Utilizes analytics to track trends in making daily decisions
Engages with audience on social media and digital channels
Monitors social media for current trends and potential news story ideas
Plans and builds special site sections and features that highlight coverage, link platforms, and encourage user engagement
Qualifications / Requirements
Strong verbal/written communication skills and knowledge of AP Style
Ability to edit video in digital formats
Ability to use Photoshop software to create and edit graphics
Ability to work well under pressure and well with a diverse group of people
Strong understanding of journalistic principles
Ability to balance the demands of both long and short-term projects while meeting daily deadlines required
College degree in journalism, marketing, or related field preferred
Proven record of digital and social media success
Previous experience in a professional newsroom preferred
Willingness to work flexible shifts and be on call required
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.
(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.
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.
Equal Opportunity Employer. This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.
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