Multimedia Journalist

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 KMVT:

KMVT - Your Hometown Station. No other station in Idaho can make that claim. The KMVT brand mission is not a slogan. It’s not the final sentence in promos. It is the way we approach preparing, producing, and presenting our news product. It is who we are and how we treat the news. It’s our web presence, our live and local news and weather coverage, and our enterprise reporting for all hometowns in Southern Idaho. KMVT (CBS) is the dominate television station in the market and the only full-service News station in Southern Idaho. We also operate KSVT (FOX) and NMVT (CW) television stations in the market.

Job Summary/Description:

KMVT, the Gray owned CBS affiliate in Twin Falls Idaho is looking for a Multi Media Journalist. The successful candidate is a team player in the newsroom. The candidate must be comfortable with enterprising stories as an MMJ reporter. This candidate must be connected and comfortable with all platforms of broadcast journalism: TV, social, mobile and online.

Duties/Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Generating unique, compelling and innovative story ideas and content

• Excellent, creative presentation and writing skills a must

• Excellent use of social media for news gathering and community engagement

• Motivated and aggressive about enterprising stories

• Contribute to multiple platforms on a daily basis including writing for the web sites, posting on social media

• Develop contacts and relationships in the community

Qualifications/Requirements:

• Experience in college-level broadcast journalism training

• A college degree in broadcast journalism, or equivalent experience

• Video examples of on-air work

• Ability to lift and carry equipment including tripod, camera and lights

• Ability to work independently

• Must have a valid driver’s license and good driving record

• Be willing to work weekends, nights or any given shift

• Must be able to find enterprise news stories

• Must be able to work under deadlines

• Candidates should also exhibit a good work ethic, strong people skills, the ability to be a team player and must maintain a professional attitude at all times

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)

KMVT-TV/Gray Television, Inc. is a drug-free company

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.