Multimedia Journalist - Ktiv

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.

About KTIV:

KTIV News 4 is the #1 station in Sioux City, Iowa, and the local leader in news coverage on-air, online, and on the go.  KTIV, Siouxland's News Source, is the award-winning, dominant NBC affiliate located in Sioux City, Iowa, and serves viewers in NW Iowa, NE Nebraska, and SE South Dakota. KTIV News 4 is a breaking news and weather station covering local, original stories in the tri-state area.  We are "Siouxland's News Source”.

Job Summary/Description:  

KTIV is looking for a passionate and energetic Multimedia Journalist who will fight for the lead story and take pride in showcasing their work on multiple platforms every day. This position involves shooting, writing, and editing television news packages.

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

- Write accurate and engaging scripts/content for broadcast, digital and social media
- Schedule, conduct, and shoot interviews and edit video
- Report live for newscasts and on digital/social media/OTT
- Use digital and social media in the news-gathering process and presentation
- Use strong organizational and time management skills to plan content and coverage
- Work independently and as a team
- Meet deadlines, prioritize assignments, and handle multiple tasks simultaneously
- Work various shifts, weekends, and holidays as needed
- Other duties as assigned

Qualifications/Requirements:

- College degree in journalism or equivalent is preferred

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)

KITV-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.