Multimedia Journalist Jobs in Kansas (NOW HIRING)

About Gray Media:

Today, we are a growing multimedia company headquartered in Atlanta, Georgia. We are the nation's largest owner of top-rated local television stations and digital assets serving 117 full-power television markets that collectively reach approximately 37% of US television households. The portfolio includes 80 markets with the top-rated television station and 100 markets with the first and/or second highest-rated television station in average all-day ratings across 116 of such markets that were measured by Nielsen in 2025. We also own the largest Telemundo Affiliate group with 46 markets and Gray Digital Media, a full-service digital agency offering national and local clients digital marketing strategies with the most advanced digital products and services. Our 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 KWCH:

KWCH-TV (12 News) is a CBS television affiliate operated by Gray Television with one of the best corporate and local cultures in the country. Our top-rated station is located in the beautiful south-central region of Kansas. KWCH-TV is the market leader with viewers relying on news and weather coverage. Along with strong programming ratings, the #1 website, CBS Sports and CBS Primetime, we deliver the results for our advertisers.

Job Summary/Description:

12 News is looking for a dynamic multimedia journalist to join our morning news team. We’re looking for someone with great news sense, intelligence, and energy. The ideal candidate must be able to produce compelling stories and live shots for newscasts.

Duties/Responsibilities include, but are not limited to: 

• Work with news director and assignment desk to determine and plan daily assignments
• Must have excellent news judgment and journalism ethics
• Must have strong writing, storytelling, and reporting skills
• Must be skilled in social media and online news production
• Must possess good organizational and time management skills
• Must have the ability to shoot and edit your own stories and the ability to go live
• Excellent live reporting skills required, ability to ad-lib during breaking news
• Must be willing to work day and evening shifts, longer hours and different days as needed
• Travel will also be required

Qualifications/Requirements:

• Bachelor's or master's degree in journalism or related field
• Experience in on-air television reporting is preferred, but we are willing to train the right candidate
• Basic experience with newsroom computer systems is preferred (ENPS)
• Understanding of and adherence to AP Style (for digital platforms) and broadcast writing (for television).
• Ability to operate a field camera, editing and lighting equipment
• Ability to lift/carry equipment ranging from 35-50 lbs.
• Must have a valid driver's license and a clean driving record
• Ability to represent the station professionally/responsibly in the community and newsroom, and on social media
• Must have a desire to win, the ability to reflect on your work and apply feedback

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

KWCH-TV/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 at every location where 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 Gray’s employees' ability to perform their job duties may result in discipline, up to and including discharge.