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.
About KPTV:
KPTV is a Fox-affiliated television station licensed to Portland, Oregon. Owned by Atlanta-based Gray Television, it is part of a duopoly with Vancouver, Washington-licensed MyNetworkTV affiliate KPDX.
Job Summary/Description:
Portland, Oregon's #1 news station, FOX 12, has an immediate opening for a MMJ/Reporter. The top candidate will be a dynamic, high-level storyteller who gathers news for broadcast, web and other platforms of the future.
Duties/Responsibilities include (but are not limited to):
- Shoot, write, and edit stories
- Appear on-air and coordinate live shots
- Develop sources within the community to gain unique "Only On" insight and reports on important and impactful issues
- Pitch leadable and/or original story ideas daily
- Strong research skills, ability to employ critical thinking skills to dig and go "beyond the press release" and/or confirm incoming news tips via email or social media
- Work with a sense of immediacy and in a team while exhibiting sound news judgment and ethics
- Potential and drive to fill-in anchor, when needed
Qualifications/Requirements:
- Bachelor's degree in Journalism or related field preferred
- Minimum of two years' experience as a reporter/MMJ in a local newsroom
- Ability to work long hours/overtime, weekends, overnights as needed for breaking news and specialized coverage
- Must be able to carry 35+ pounds of gear and be experienced in shooting and editing unique content
- Good driving record
Qualified, interested applicants may 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 that are interested in this position can apply through the Gray-TV UltiPro employee portal)
KPTV-TV/Gray Television Group, Inc. is a drug-free compan
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.
As a condition of employment, Gray Television will require that newly hired employees, whether part-time or full-time, be fully vaccinated against the coronavirus by the first workday to the extent permitted by applicable law unless you qualify for a medical or religious accommodation.
Experience
Preferred- 2 year(s): Experience as a reporter/MMJ in a local newsroom
Education
Preferred- Bachelors or better in Journalism or related field
Licenses & Certifications
Required- Drivers License
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