Job Description
About Gray Television: Gray Television 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.
AboutKGWN: KGWN-TV is the dominant news source for the Cheyenne-Scottsbluff and Casper markets. KGWN-TV is located in Cheyenne, Wyoming, a community along the Front Range of the Rocky Mountains. Cheyenne is home to F.E. Warren Air Force Base, the Capital City, and Cheyenne Frontier Days the world's largest outdoor rodeo.
Job Summary/Description: This position requires live reporting, creative shooting, writing, editing and posting stories. The ideal candidate will be an independent thinker, self-starter, and team player who is ready to work with the news department and be able to communicate effectively with management, staff, and our viewers. Must have good writing skills and must be able to work well under strict deadline pressure.
Duties/Responsibilities include (but not limited to):
- Shoot, write and edit sports stories and highlights with an emphasis on covering local sports
- Shoot, write and edit news stories
- Write and post news and sports stories on multiple social media and digital platforms
- Report live from various sporting events
- Knowledge of Microsoft Office, Edius or other video editing programs is a plus
- Ability to meet deadlines, prioritize assignments and handle multiple tasks simultaneously
- Schedule flexibility
- Reporting, writing and shooting abilities for both web and broadcast news content
- Computer literacy, including newsroom computer systems
Qualifications/Requirements: - Degree in journalism, broadcasting, communications or related field
If you feel you're qualified and want to work with a great group of people go to 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 )
KGWN-TV/Gray Television, Inc. is a drug-free company
Additional Info: Gray Television 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 Television 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 Television 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 Television encourages all new employees to be fully vaccinated against the coronavirus virus before the first workday.
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