Multimedia Journalist
About Gray Television
Gray Television is a leading company that owns and operates high-quality stations in 113 television markets that collectively reach 36 percent of U.S. 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 KWCH:
KWCH/KSCW is the top-rated station in Wichita, Kansas. We cover the Wichita State Shockers, KU Jayhawks, K-State Wildcats, KC Chiefs and Royals. Based in Wichita, Kansas, KWCH is the market leading, award winning, CBS affiliated local television station serving Wichita and all of Western Kansas. KWCH also owns and operates the market's CW affiliate KSCW. We offer excellent benefits, dental vision, 401(k) and of course a competitive salary as well as great fringe benefits. We are a company that is dedicated to producing quality news in Wichita and western Kansas. KWCH is part of Gray Media Group which currently owns and operates stations across the United States.
Summary/Description
• Generate, gather and provide news and information in the most accurate, appealing, timely and creative way
• Use writing skills for on-air and online
• Write and post digital-original stories prior to airing of the television version
• Demonstrate sound news judgment and ability to tell stories with pictures and natural sound
• Must be able to utilize nonlinear editing equipment on a daily basis
• Must be a visual storyteller and have the ability to come up with creative stand-ups and ways to explain a story
• Develop and maintain sources
• Participate in story selection process through meetings; attendance at editorial meetings is required, play an active role in editorial process
• Attend/host/speak at community service, schools and community events; meet and greet viewers
• Various shift work will be required; holiday work is required
• Critique, feedback and training are part of the job
• Follow clothing and appearance guidelines
• Job requires travel for stories - coverage area is large
Qualifications/requirements
• Be able to write clearly, accurately and in an easy-to-understand manner
• Possess excellent interview and conversational writing skills
• Excellent live reporting skills and strong on-camera presentation skills
• Compelling storyteller
• Ability to shoot and edit video; create personalized stories
• Able to produce and post original content to our websites
• Able to play an active role in the editorial process
• Able to use social media outlets to engage viewers
• Must be able to work well under pressure and with limited supervision
• Strong initiative and attention to detail
• Ability to maintain a positive work atmosphere by behaving in a manner that will work well with co-workers, supervisors and viewers