Sports Reporter/ Anchor- Kwqc

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 KWQC:

KWQC-TV6 is a dominant NBC affiliate, serving Eastern Iowa and Western Illinois as the Quad Cities #1 station for news, information, and entertainment programming. KWQC-TV6 has the most experienced team in the market. They strive to keep their viewers safe and informed while guiding them through the ever-evolving digital world. The Quad Cities area is located right on the Mississippi River just 2.5 hours from Chicago, 2 from Des Moines, 4 from St. Louis, and 5.5 from Minneapolis/St. Paul.

Job Summary/Description:  

KWQC is searching for a sports storyteller to join our team. Covering the stories of the Quad Cities and surrounding areas, bringing sports fans and the community alike together. High School sports and local colleges are the primary teams we cover including the Iowa Hawkeyes, Iowa State Cyclones and the Fighting Illini. We also cover the John Deere Classic PGA event and the Bix 7 road race. If you love late nights, a fast pace, and stories about people, we want to hear from you. Experience a plus.

Duties/Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

- Produce and anchor weekend sports in evening newscasts
- Sports storytelling each day
- Fill-in opportunities for weekday sports anchoring.
- The ability to operate a camera is essential

The ideal candidate will interface with the KWQC sports director, assignment editor, and newsroom managers to enhance and maximize our coverage opportunities.

Furthermore, with a DMA covering counties in two states, a successful sports anchor/reporter will build strategies for effectively covering the stories from high school athletics in Iowa & Illinois.

If you are willing to be on a team that is in it to win it, please apply

Qualifications/Requirements:

- Bachelor's degree in journalism or related field
- Demonstrated mastery of digital and social media strategy
- Basic understanding of Windows-based electronics and the ability to learn ENPS as well as new systems as they are implemented.
- Flexibility with respect to scheduling and/or assigned work shifts

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)

KWQC/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, and 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 be fully vaccinated against the coronavirus virus before the first workday.