Lawton,OK
Gray Media,Inc.
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About Gray Media:
Gray Media, or Gray, is a multimedia company headquartered in Atlanta, Georgia, formally known as Gray Television, Inc. 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 43 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 KSWO:
KSWO ABC Affiliated- The top-rated station in southwest Oklahoma and north Texas leads the market in weather coverage with the First Alert Weather Team, the largest group of meteorologists tracking storms in the southern plains. Lawton is ideally located halfway between Oklahoma City and Dallas/Forth Worth metroplex. Our region is known for the rugged beauty of the Wichita Mountains and the National Wildlife Refuge, a hiker's paradise. Affordable living, great outdoor adventures, and close proximity to major cities and their attractions make the Lawton-Wichita Falls market an exciting Opportunity for career growth.
Learn more about KSWO – https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SrdQBuKR8Bg
Job Summary/Description:
KSWO is looking for a multimedia reporter. We need a candidate who can lead enterprise stories that truly matter to people. The ideal candidate must be able to connect with the community across broadcast, digital, and social media. Excellent time management, strong writing skills, and an energetic live presence are critical for success in this position. In addition to generating story ideas, you must have the ability to report, shoot, and edit video on your own. Be prepared to run your own live shots. You will respond to breaking news and embrace a culture of urgency. We report news on every platform, so you will also post web stories/ pictures/videos to serve our digital and social audience.
Duties/Responsibilities include (but are not limited to):
* Writing, reporting, shooting, editing, and doing live shots
* Must be able to work efficiently alone but also be part of a team.
* Must contribute content daily to KSWO digital and other associated social products
* Gather, write, and present news reports for various newscasts, including various digital platforms
* Contribute pictures, video, and text updates to mobile platforms consistently throughout the da,y both in the field and at the station
* Develop a network of sources
* Participate in the story selection process through meetings, and contribute story ideas daily
* Other duties as assigned
Qualifications/Requirements:
* Strong verbal and written communication skills, including excellent news writing and visual storytelling ability
* Ability to make ethical journalism decisions
* Familiarity with digital video cameras, non-linear editing, and social media platforms
* Ability to lift 35-40 lbs. of gear
* Willingness to work evenings, weekends, and holidays if needed
* Candidate must possess a good driving record.
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)
KSWO-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 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 be fully vaccinated against the coronavirus virus before the first workday.
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HOW 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.