Journalist Assistant Jobs (NOW HIRING)

About Gray Media:

Gray Media, or Gray, is a multimedia company headquartered in Atlanta, Georgia. The company is the nation's largest owner of top-rated local television stations and digital assets serving 113 television markets that collectively reach approximately 36 percent of US television households. The portfolio includes 77 markets with the top-rated television station and 100 markets with the first and/or second-highest-rated television station, as well as the largest Telemundo Affiliate group with 45 markets totaling nearly 1.5 million Hispanic TV Households. The company also owns Gray Digital Media, a full-service digital agency offering national and local clients digital marketing strategies with the most advanced digital products and services. Gray's additional media properties include video production companies Raycom Sports, Tupelo Media Group, and PowerNation Studios, and studio production facilities Assembly Atlanta and Third Rail Studios.

About KFYR:

KFYR-TV is the NBC affiliate in Bismarck, North Dakota. A job at KFYR is a learning experience unlike any you'll find in a classroom--here, you'll get to shoot, write, and edit your own material, while receiving feedback and coaching from veteran journalists who monitor your progress. Our viewers have come to depend on our news team to be quick, fair, and accurate. From the first tweet and post to the nightly wrap-up and anchor explainer, you'll get all the news.

Job Summary/Description: 

KFYR has an opportunity open for a multimedia journalist. Experience not necessary but preferred. Qualified candidates must be willing to learn all aspects of television news. Writing, producing, videography, editing, and anchoring.

Duties/Responsibilities include (but are not limited to):

- Write, shoot, edit stories
- Use social media as a way to enhance reporting
- Research story ideas/plan ahead
- Assist with producing if needed
- Participate in editorial meetings
- Opportunities for fill-in anchoring based on interest and ability
- Maintain a flexible schedule that allows for being called in after hours if news breaks
- Represent the station at public events

Qualifications/Requirements:

- Communications/Broadcast Journalism or equivalent degree is preferred
- Ability to carry 20-30 lbs. of equipment
- Knowledge of proper use of social media in covering news (Facebook Live, Twitter, etc.)
- General interest in news/current events
- Ability to collaborate with other team members

Come join our dynamic team, click on: https://recruiting.ultipro.com/GRA1017GRYT/JobBoard/ae441110-89bd-444d-8ad2-b76c7b9db7a9/?q=&o=distance&w=North+Dakota%2C+USA&wc=-100.45443726055045%2C47.445260930921066&we=-104.15943800000001%2C51.150261%7C-96.749438%2C43.740261000000004&wpst=3

And then click "KFYR Multi Media Journalist" to apply.

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)

KYFR/Gray Media 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.