TRAFFIC REPORTER/MULTI-MEDIA JOURNALIST - KCTV

Gray Television - Fairway, KS

Full-time - Mid Level

Fairway, KS

101-250 employees

Broadcasting and Content Providers

About the position

KCTV5 is seeking a Traffic Reporter/Multi-Media Journalist (MMJ) to provide live traffic reports during weekday morning newscasts. The role involves researching, shooting, writing, and editing daily reports for television, digital, and social media platforms. The candidate will also pitch engaging story ideas, fill-in as an anchor for various news shows, and ensure strong writing skills under tight deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Provide live traffic reports for weekday morning newscasts.
• Research, shoot, write, and edit daily reports for television, digital, and social platforms.
• Pitch interesting and compelling story ideas consistent with the station's brand.
• Fill-in anchor on a variety of news shows as needed.
• Post on social media and write web stories to accompany on-air content.

Requirements

• Traffic reporting experience in current or previous position.
• 3 to 5 years as a professional MMJ.
• Ability to shoot, write, and edit packages for air.
• Strong newsroom citizenship.
• Ability to write web stories and post on social media.

Nice-to-haves

• Bachelor's degree in Journalism preferred.