NEWS REPORTER​/MMJ - KCRG

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 produce 7 hours of news each day, support a robust social media and digital platform, and carry dozens of live sports and community events per year with our live production unit.

KCRG-TV9, the #1 rated news station covering Eastern Iowa, is seeking an enterprising news reporter to join our team. We’re looking for someone who is aggressive in developing sources, finding enterprise stories, and telling stories in a visual and compelling way across multiple platforms. We focus on strong, investigative journalism that empowers viewers and holds the powerful accountable.

• Shoot, write, and edit news content.
• Engage with viewers and sources through social media channels.
• Reformat and write content for digital platforms.
• Research story ideas using open records.
• Develop and maintain sources.
• Participate in story selection and play an active role in the editorial process.
• Work various shifts; some holiday work is required.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

• Degree in journalism, communications, or related field.
• Previous on‑air experience in a TV newsroom setting.
• Proven skills in news judgement and news writing.
• Clean driving record.

If you are qualified and want to work with a great group of people, please apply via the Gray TV careers page: (Use the "Apply for this Job" box below)..

KCRG-TV/Gray Media is a drug‑free company.

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.