Multimedia Journalist - Kkco

About Gray Media:

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. 

We understand that life needs balance. That is why we offer our employees and eligible family members a comprehensive benefits package, including: 

• Comprehensive Medical(Rx), Dental and Vision Coverage
• Health Savings Account with Company contributions
• Flexible Spending Account
• Employer-paid life and disability benefits
• Paid parental leave benefits
• Adoption and Surrogacy Benefits
• 401(k) Plan, including matching and profit-sharing contributions
• Employee Assistance Program
• Voluntary benefits, including Hospital Indemnity, Critical Illness, Accident Insurance, and supplemental life insurance coverage
• Paid Time Off, including Relocation PTO
• Focus on Caring

Salary/Annual Pay:

$18.00/hr.

Shift/Schedule:

Manager's Discretion

Job Type:

Full-Time

About KKCO:

KKCO 11 News is the news leader in the Grand Junction market. The largest city between Salt Lake and Denver, our outdoor recreation and mild climate draw people from across the country here. Our area sees all four seasons and you can ski and golf on the same day during certain parts of the year. Home to the Grand Junction Rockies and a huge summer country music festival, Grand Junction is a perfect community where residents enjoy the best outdoors and all the area offers. Our station has a history in our communities as being not only the news leader but also a community partner. Our focus on digital allows us to reach far beyond our broadcast signal, to communities in southern Colorado and eastern Utah.

Job Summary/Description:    

KKCO/KJCT, the strong #1 station in the Grand Junction/Montrose market, is looking for a journalist with a passion for storytelling to join our team. This position requires solid reporting on all types of daily news stories with an emphasis on accuracy and quality. The position also requires the ability to cover breaking news. Responsible for daily news photography and videotape editing in addition to publishing to digital platforms. Our Number 1 TV station needs a strong individual to generate revenue through advertising sales by servicing existing clients and creating new advertisers.

Duties/Responsibilities include (but are not limited to):

• A proven track record of finding unique stories
• Ability to deliver information live on television using a ‘one man band’ set up of camera, and TVU backpack
• Editing video for broadcast
• Engaging with the audience on social media platforms
• Shooting video on professional cameras for broadcast
• Posting content to digital platforms, to include the station’s site as well as social media
• Appear at station-sponsored events and promote station/brand
• Willingness to work weekends/holidays and ‘non-business’ hour shifts
• Other Duties as Assigned

Qualifications/Requirements:

• Great communication and people skills
• Strong organizational, written, and presentation skills
• Competitive, energetic,c and self-starter with a willingness to learn
• Enjoy a fast-paced environment with a desire to win
• Professional appearance a must
• Ability to meet deadlines, prioritize assignments, and handle multiple tasks simultaneously
• Must possess a valid Driver’s License with a good 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)

KKCO-TV/Gray Media, Inc. 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 vaccinate against the coronavirus before the first workday fully.