What are the responsibilities and job description for the GENERAL ASSIGNMENTS REPORTER - KFDA position at Gray Media?
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 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 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 KFDA:
KFDA is located in Amarillo, the heart of West Texas. We have built a dominant station in our market through hard work and a dedication to journalism. We are looking for those who want to make a difference.
Job Summary/Description:
KFDA, Newschannel10, the market leader, is looking for our next Reporter to join our winning team here in Amarillo, Texas. This position will involve daily news coverage of local topics, live shots, and breaking news coverage. We are looking for a good storyteller who wants to learn in a winning Team environment. The right candidate will be able to write and communicate in a way that is clear and conversational.
We are searching for a driven journalist to fit this stringent role. You will be an integral part of the top news team in the area, bringing unique local stories, from enterprising ideas to telling polished, effective stories live on-air and digital platforms.
Please note - the primary job responsibilities include, but are not limited to, the duties listed above
Qualifications/Requirements:
. Ability to shoot and edit video, and effectively communicate on live television.
. Flexibility in scheduling, to respond to the changing news landscape
. A four-year degree in journalism or a related field, or equivalent professional experience.
. Works well under pressure and tight deadlines.
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
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.
Gray Media encourages all new employees to be fully vaccinated against the coronavirus virus before the first workday.
