Multimedia Journalist/Reporter - KCWY, Casper
About Gray Television:
Gray Television is a leading media company that owns and operates high-quality stations in 101 television markets. Upon closing pending transaction, Gray will own television stations serving 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 KCWY:
When you think of your first real job in broadcasting you may have imagined a big town or small , a place close to far away from home, but if you are smart you think of a place you can hone your craft, a place where you will be given many opportunities to cover big stories and small in a friendly environment that is a place you can make immense progress in your skills. That’s what our staff does here. Our team tends to be people in their first jobs who want to get better in a preparation for a long career in our business. Most of the stories we do are turned in the day we decide to do them. Casper is a small very generous town where people will accept you wherever you grew up and help you along your way. The two years you will spend with us are a wonderful preparation for what’s next and if you do well can open up opportunities to move many places in the country to work for Gray television. Gray owns the best stations in the markets they have facilities and one thing that will become clear as you move on is the best stations are the best for a reason. Many of our staff move on to other Gray stations all across the country . If you like outdoor recreation there are few better places in the country. We are a short drive to beautiful mountains, a world class trout streams, ski areas, and Yellowstone National Park!
Job Summary/Description:
This position at KCWY requires live reporting, creative shooting, writing, editing and posting of news stories, both hard news and features. Must have good writing skills and must be able to work well under strict deadline pressure.
Primary job duties and responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
• Shooting video and editing
• Posting stories on the web
• Posting content to station social media platforms
• May include overnight and/or weekend hours
• Carrying equipment on a daily basis.
• The ability to operate a motor vehicle
Qualifications/Requirements:
• A bachelor’s degree in communication, journalism or related field
• Prior experience as a broadcast news Videographer, or MMJ will also be considered in evaluating qualifications.
• Great communication and people skills
• Competitive, energetic and self-starter
• Strong writing and organizational skills
• Enjoy a fast paced environment with a desire to win
• Ability to meet deadlines, prioritize assignments and handle multiple tasks simultaneously
If you feel you’re qualified and want to work with a great group of people go to https://gray.tv/careers#currentopening, you may type in the job title, station call letters, or click on "apply now"
Additional Info:
Gray Television 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 Television 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 Television 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.
As a condition of employment, Gray Television will require that newly hired employees, whether part-time or full-time, be fully vaccinated against the coronavirus by the first workday to the extent permitted by applicable law unless you qualify for a medical or religious accommodation.