What are the responsibilities and job description for the TRAFFIC REPORTER/MULTI-MEDIA JOURNALIST - KCTV Job at Gray Television in Mission position at Gray Television?
About Gray Television :
Gray Media is a leading media company that owns and operates high-quality stations in 113 television markets that collectively reach 36 percent of US television households.
We constantly strive for excellence. Through upgrading to the latest technology and seeking new ways to stay on top in our markets, we focus on training and development of the best and brightest employees in the business.
About KCTV :
KCTV5 is the CBS affiliate serving the Kansas City metropolitan area.
Job Summary / Description :
KCTV5 has an immediate opening for a Traffic Reporter / MMJ. This candidate will provide live traffic reports for our weekday morning newscasts. They also must be able to research, shoot, write, and edit daily reports for television, digital, and social platforms. This person is also expected to pitch story ideas daily that are interesting, compelling, and consistent with the station's brand. This person must also be able to fill-in anchor on a variety of news shows. This person must have strong writing skills and be able to work well under deadline.
This person will provide live, up-to-date traffic reports on our daily morning newscasts. They will also be responsible for presenting other news stories, as needed, for the morning show. After the morning show, they will shoot, write, and edit stories for our afternoon newscasts. The MMJ will also be responsible for posting on social media and writing the web story to accompany their on-air content.
Please note - the primary job responsibilities include, but are not limited to the duties listed above
Qualifications / Requirements :
- Traffic reporting experience in current or previous position
- 3 to 5 years as a professional MMJ
- Ability to shoot, write, and edit packages for air
- Fantastic newsroom citizenship
- Ability to write web stories and post on social media
If you feel you're qualified and want to work with a great group of people go to , 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 )
KCTV-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.
Gray Media encourages all new employees to be fully vaccinated against the coronavirus virus before the first workday.
