Gray Television - Davenport, IA
posted 3 months ago
KWQC is seeking a multimedia journalist/reporter who will be a pioneer in the next generation of news gathering. This role involves reporting news across all available platforms to our viewers, utilizing the latest technology, including lightweight next-generation video equipment and laptop editing. The successful candidate will have a demonstrated ability to report, shoot videos, edit videos, and post web stories, pictures, and videos from both the field and the television station. The multimedia journalist will be responsible for delivering compelling stories that engage and inform the audience. The primary duties include gathering, shooting, and editing pictures, video, and sound for broadcast and online platforms. The journalist will gather data and relevant information on local and national newsworthy events, creating and presenting accurate, fair, and unbiased news content as assigned. This position requires the journalist to provide news and information across multiple platforms, presenting content both inside the KWQC studio and remotely. Developing and maintaining a network of news sources to create exclusive local news content is essential, as is staying current on both local and regional news events. The role demands the ability to interact professionally and effectively with all internal employees and external organizations. The multimedia journalist will be responsible for maintaining all station gear, including cameras, cellphones, tablets, laptops, and any other assigned equipment, as well as ensuring the station vehicle is regularly detailed and maintained. A solid understanding of the editing process and technical aspects of Edius editing software is required, along with the ability to use creative graphic and production techniques to enhance visual and audio storytelling. The journalist must be able to work independently, using sound judgment on all stories, images, and sound used within news stories, and must be capable of working under pressure in a rapidly changing news environment.