NEWS/SPORTS MULTIMEDIA JOURNALIST - KWQC

NEWS/SPORTS MULTIMEDIA JOURNALIST - KWQC
Job Category : News

Requisition Number : NEWSS016493

Posted : July 25, 2026
Full-Time

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KWQC-Station-Davenport,IA
805 Brady St
Davenport, IA 52803, USA

KWQC-Station-Davenport,IA
805 Brady St
Davenport, IA 52803, USA

Today, we are a growing multimedia company headquartered in Atlanta, Georgia. We are the nation's largest owner of top-rated local television stations and digital assets serving 117 full-power television markets that collectively reach approximately 37% of US television households. The portfolio includes 80 markets with the top-rated television station and 100 markets with the first and/or second highest-rated television station in average all-day ratings across 116 of such markets that were measured by Nielsen in 2025. We also own the largest Telemundo Affiliate group with 46 markets and Gray Digital Media, a full-service digital agency offering national and local clients digital marketing strategies with the most advanced digital products and services. Our 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 KWQC:

KWQC is the #1 station in the Quad Cities. KWQC has the most experienced team in the market. Our mission is to keep our viewers safe and informed while guiding them through the ever-evolving digital world. The Quad Cities area itself is a vibrant hub on the Mississippi River, offering a fantastic quality of life with a lively arts scene, beautiful parks, diverse dining, and a welcoming community spirit. It's a place where you can truly connect, both professionally and personally.

Job Summary/Description:

Do you love news and sports and can't choose? KWQC is looking for a journalist who can support both the news and sports departments. You may find yourself covering breaking news...or telling a high-impact story on a local athlete.

Duties/Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

Shoot, write, and edit your own stories

Contribute packaged story elements to both the news and sports departments

Pitch story ideas daily

Work with the digital team to come up with creative ways to get your stories out there

Come up with new, creative ideas where we can grow streaming when it comes to news and sports

Perform other job-related duties as assigned

Apply feedback from the management team

Qualifications/Requirements:

Ideal candidate can cover a mix of breaking news and feature stories.

Experience with AP style for web and broadcast writing.

Great communication skills.

Ability to meet deadlines.

Must be able to carry gear and have experience in shooting/editing content.

Valid driver's license with a clean driving record. Motor Vehicle Records check required.

KWQC-TV/Gray Media is a drug-free company

Additional Info:

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.

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