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 KEYC:
Since 1960, KEYC-TV/KMNF-LD has succeeded with a culture that values skills, encourages creativity, and fosters professional growth.
Enjoy all four seasons in the booming Greater Mankato metropolitan area. The friendly, welcoming region is a happy mix of city and country living. We maintain the most highly visited social media sites in southern Minnesota.
Job Summary/Description:
KEYC News Now is looking for a reporter/multi-media journalist. We want someone who can connect with the community, understand quality storytelling, and is able to gather their own content. The ideal candidate must have excellent written and verbal communication skills and the ability to work under a deadline.
You will be responsible for shooting, writing, voicing, and editing stories for television and the internet. Live reports will also be expected. You should also be skilled in social media and online news production. Time management skills are a must. The ideal candidate can handle feature stories one day, and report on breaking news the next. You must be able to carry 35 to 45 pounds of equipment. A valid driver’s license as well as a safe driving record is necessary. Bachelor's Degree in Communications, Journalism, English, or related field of study required. You must be a team player with a great attitude and be available to work various schedules as needed.
Duties/Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
• Create and deliver compelling news content by reporting daily news stories using ENG Equipment
• Use “Think like a viewer” mindset in covering local news, what will a viewer find relevant
• Edit video blending natural sound with field interviews and reporter track
• Write clear, concise news copy that is balanced
• Shoot video using the station’s broadcast-quality ENG Equipment
• Furnish a minimum of 3 story ideas on a daily basis
• Use the newsroom computer system to gather and write news stories
• Update the station website and social media accounts throughout the day
• Adhere to station branding and promotion
• Adhere to safety rules and programs and assist in implementing new safety initiatives
• Other duties as requested by the News Director and/or Assignment Manager
Qualifications/Requirements:
• Excellent writing skills, news judgment, and ethics
• Driven to develop original news content
• Understands digital/social media platforms and strategy
• Produces content with urgency and immediacy
• Strong work ethic, organizational, and leadership skills
• Integrity, accountability, teamwork
• Broadcast journalism experience, media-related bachelor’s degree, and clean driving record
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)
KEYC-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.
