NEWS VIDEOGRAPHER – KCRG (Dubuque, IA)

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. By upgrading to the latest technology and seeking new ways to stay on top in our markets, we focus on training and developing the best and brightest employees in the business.

About KCRG:

KCRG-TV9 is the most-watched and most-trusted news outlet covering Eastern Iowa. Based in Cedar Rapids with a bureau in Dubuque, we are dedicated to being a part of our community and keeping that community informed. We produce 7+ hours of news each day, support a robust social media and digital platform, and carry 100 live sports and community events a year with our live production unit. KCRG is also part of Gray Digital Media (GDM), which offers high-quality and targeted digital services, both locally and in all 50 states.

Job Summary/Description:

KCRG-TV9, the most watched and trusted news station in Eastern Iowa, is seeking a videographer to join our news team, partnering with a reporter to work out of our Dubuque Bureau.

This position is tasked with gathering and composing video elements to help illustrate and tell stories of what’s happening in Eastern Iowa. This position is expected to be able to work alone or as part of a team with a reporter to gather video, interviews, and information and then edit that video into a story for presentation on TV and digital platforms.

Duties/Responsibilities will include (but not be limited to):

• Shoot and edit videos of news events
• Work with reporters in shooting, and editing video for news stories
• Manage and run live cameras
• Conduct interviews and calls to gather basic information
• Care for and manage assigned camera equipment
• Help log interviews and write short stories, as needed
• Assist in identifying potential news story ideas

Qualifications/Requirements:

• Ability to shoot video using professional-grade equipment
• Basic technical knowledge of professional camera equipment
• Familiarity with nonlinear editing systems (experience with Edius is a plus)
• Skilled in lighting for interviews
• Previous newsroom experience preferred
• Ability to work well with others
• Proven ability to manage high stress under tight deadlines

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)

KCRG-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.

Education

Required

• High School or better

Licenses & Certifications

Required

• Drivers License