Multimedia Journalist - Kmov

About Gray Media:

Gray Media is a leading media company that owns and operates high-quality stations in 113 television markets, reaching 36 percent of US television households. 

We constantly strive for excellence. By upgrading to the latest technology and seeking new ways to stay on top in our markets, we focus on training and developing the best and brightest employees in the business.

About KMOV:

If you are creative, smart, inquisitive, organized, and passionate -- we have a great job waiting for you at KMOV in St. Louis -- the most-watched station in all of Missouri and Southern Illinois. KMOV is one of the top CBS affiliates in the country, a leader in Market #24, and known for its award-winning news and weather coverage, numerous community service projects, and effective broadcast and digital marketing solutions. KMOV has nationally-recognized and award-winning news, weather, and investigative content. Winner of the national Edward R. Murrow award in 2023 for Best Newscast, KMOV is located in a new state-of-the-art facility in the suburbs of St. Louis. Ranked as the #1 city in the nation in 2022 for new college graduates, St. Louis is also recognized for its low cost of living, convenient transportation, and robust arts and entertainment scene. Home to the world-famous Arch, St. Louis Cardinals baseball, STL CITY soccer, and Blues Hockey teams. St. Louis is quickly becoming THE place to be.

Job Summary/Description:

KMOV's Multimedia Journalist enterprises, research, write, shoot, edit, and report news-oriented material for presentation live and on tape. The position collaborates with the Content Center, producers, and managers on story development and story execution.

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

Content creation - coordinates story development with the producer and Content Center.
Reporting - reports on assigned stories live and on tape in a clear and concise manner
News Gathering - develops ideas for stories, and calls outside sources to gather facts for on-air and online reporting.
Production - prepares scripts, shoots, and edits stories
Ability to create and report memorable stories that resonate with KMOV's viewers

Qualifications/Requirements:

- Bachelor's degree in Broadcast Journalism or Communications
- Minimum two years experience as an MMJ or Reporter.
- Experience with Edius, Avid, i-news, internet production tools, proficiency with MS Office
- Strong writing, editing, and shooting skills, along with good news-gathering skills
- Strong on-air presence, must be a creative storyteller with strong live skills.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills, able to communicate effectively with others and work in a team-oriented environment.
- Self-starter with the ability to follow through on projects until completion.
- Attention to detail, along with the ability to work effectively under tight deadlines
- Must possess a valid driver's license with 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)

KMOV-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 vaccinate against the coronavirus before the first workday fully.