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  • Reporter I, Meteorologist

    Nexstar Media Group 4.3company rating

    Reporter job in Sioux City, IA

    The Meteorologist Reporter will report, shoot, write and edit weather/news reports across multiple platforms. Produce and present weather/news reports for all platforms. Ensures that all weather/news content meets company standards for journalistic integrity and production quality. Writes and delivers weather / news stories in a clear and concise manner. Assists in writing, copy editing, researching and coordinating weather programming and other content. Responds to breaking and/or severe weather events and other urgent newsroom situations as required. Works closely with the weather team to develop comprehensive weather coverage. Participates in promotional activities including public appearances. Writes web stories detailing the local forecast on a daily basis. Interacts with viewers and users on social media sites. The MMVJ part of the job includes reporting three days a week. Ability to shoot pictures and edit stories from beginning to end. Winning candidate will be posting on the web and social media. Requirements & Skills: Bachelor's degree in Meteorology, or related field, or an equivalent combination of education and work-related experience. Entry level to 2 years' experience in weather presentation and reporting preferred. Must be able to shoot video and perform non-linear editing. Ability to write story from beginning to end. Knowledge of ENPS helpful. Proficiency with Barron's Radar is helpful. Ability to meet deadlines, prioritize assignments, and handle multiple tasks simultaneously. Strong understanding of the field of Meteorology and a proven track record of forecasting. Valid driver's license with a good driving record. Flexibility to work any shift.
    $36k-51k yearly est. Auto-Apply 14d ago
  • Reporter I, Meteorologist

    Nexstar Media 3.7company rating

    Reporter job in Sioux City, IA

    The Meteorologist Reporter will report, shoot, write and edit weather/news reports across multiple platforms. Produce and present weather/news reports for all platforms. Ensures that all weather/news content meets company standards for journalistic integrity and production quality. Writes and delivers weather / news stories in a clear and concise manner. Assists in writing, copy editing, researching and coordinating weather programming and other content. Responds to breaking and/or severe weather events and other urgent newsroom situations as required. Works closely with the weather team to develop comprehensive weather coverage. Participates in promotional activities including public appearances. Writes web stories detailing the local forecast on a daily basis. Interacts with viewers and users on social media sites. The MMVJ part of the job includes reporting three days a week. Ability to shoot pictures and edit stories from beginning to end. Winning candidate will be posting on the web and social media. Requirements & Skills: Bachelor's degree in Meteorology, or related field, or an equivalent combination of education and work-related experience. Entry level to 2 years' experience in weather presentation and reporting preferred. Must be able to shoot video and perform non-linear editing. Ability to write story from beginning to end. Knowledge of ENPS helpful. Proficiency with Barron's Radar is helpful. Ability to meet deadlines, prioritize assignments, and handle multiple tasks simultaneously. Strong understanding of the field of Meteorology and a proven track record of forecasting. Valid driver's license with a good driving record. Flexibility to work any shift.
    $35k-40k yearly est. Auto-Apply 12d ago
  • NEWS REPORTER/ MMJ (MORNING) - KCRG

    Gray Television 4.3company rating

    Reporter job in Cedar Rapids, IA

    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 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 are dedicated to being a part of our community and keeping that community informed. 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 a year with our live production unit. Job Summary/Description: KCRG-TV9, the #1 rated news station covering Eastern Iowa, is seeking an enterprising morning news reporter to join our team. Our morning newscast is far and away the most watched in the market. This position helps produce original, enterprise reporting while driving breaking news coverage. This person should be able to multitask and plan ahead on enterprise reporting, while being adaptable to quickly shift gears into breaking news. The position demands multiple live shots daily, so previous experience reporting live is essential. All live shots are with a photographer, not solo. Duties/Responsibilities include, but are not limited to: * Shoot, write, and edit news content. * Present content live in a clear and engaging format. * 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. * Various shift work will be required; some holiday work is required. * Perform other duties as assigned. Qualifications/Requirements: * Degree in journalism, communications, or related field. * Previous on-air experience in a TV newsroom setting. * Proven skills in news judgement and news writing. * Have and maintain a clean driving record. If you feel you're qualified and want to work with a great group of people, go to **************************************** 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) KCRG-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.
    $32k-39k yearly est. 8d ago
  • Radio News Anchor/Reporter

    Iheartmedia 4.6company rating

    Reporter job in Des Moines, IA

    Total Traffic + Weather Network Current employees and contingent workers click here (************************************************************* **to apply and search by the Job Posting Title.** The audio revolution is here - and iHeart is leading it! iHeartMedia, **the number one audio company in America** , reaches 90% of Americans every month -- a monthly audience that's **twice the size of any other audio company** - almost three times the size of the largest TV network - and almost 4 times the size of the largest ad-supported music streaming service. In fact, we have: + **More #1 rated markets** than the next two largest radio companies combined; + **We're the largest podcast publisher** , with more monthly downloads than the second- and third-largest podcast publishers combined. Podcasting, the fastest-growing new media, today has more monthly users than streaming music services or Netflix; + iHeart is **the home of many of the country's most popular and trusted on-air personalities and podcast influencers** , who build important connections with hundreds of communities across America; + We create and produce some of **the most popular and well-known branded live music events** in America, including the iHeartRadio Music Festival, the iHeartRadio Music Awards, the iHeartCountry Festival, iHeartRadio Fiesta Latina and the iHeartRadio Jingle Ball Tour; + iHeartRadio is the **\#1 streaming radio digital service** in America; + Our **social media footprint** is 7 times larger than the next largest audio service; and + We have **the only complete audio ad technology stack in the industry for all forms of audio** , from on demand to broadcast radio, digital streaming radio and podcasting, which bring data, targeting and attribution to all forms of audio at an unparalleled scale. As a result, we're able to combine our strong leadership position in audience reach, usage and ad tech with powerful tools and insights for our sales organizations to help them build success for their clients at a more efficient cost than any other option. Because we reach almost every community in America, we're committed to providing a range of programming that reflects the diversity of the many communities we serve - and our company reflects that same kind of diversity. Our company values stress collaboration, curiosity, welcoming dissent, accepting mistakes in the pursuit of new ideas, and respect for everyone. Only one company in America has the #1 position in everything audio: iHeartMedia! If you're excited about this role but don't feel your experience aligns perfectly with the job description, we encourage you to apply anyway. At iHeartMedia we are dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive, and authentic workplace and are looking for teammates passionate about what we do! **What We Need:** Experienced Radio News Anchor and Reporter, experience with live anchoring. A city and state government reporter, live reporter, audio recording and editing for radio news. Excellent comprehension and writing. Personable and compelling delivery, clear pleasant voice, and story-telling ability. **What You'll Do:** + Report on news as assigned, may include city council and state legislature + Enterprise stories + Collaborate with news department leadership and team members + Create video stories for social media as assigned + Photograph news scenes for web + Write news for broadcast, record and edit audio for news stories + Write and post news for web and social media + Prepare and anchor broadcast newscasts as assigned + Learn about and help cover our 13 markets in our six state region + Other general newsroom duties **What You'll Need:** + College degree in journalism or 3-5 years of broadcast news experience + Passion for news, has a curious nature, and encompasses strong news interviewing skills + Excellent comprehension and writing and editing skills; has a contemporary writing style + Advanced pronunciation and spelling + Clear voice and enunciation, personable and contemporary delivery + A fantastic storyteller + Good technical aptitude and quick to learn new technologies + Web posting and social media experience + Knowledge of audio recording and editing, selecting sound for news + Self-motivated; able to work both independently and in a collaborative team **What You'll Bring:** + Respect for others and a strong belief that others should do this in return + Subject matter expertise to conceive and communicate original ideas + A growth mindset with knowledge sharing and mentorship within the team + Open communication about a variety of complex ideas to encourage a broad point of view and build a team consensus + Strong desire for collaboration between teams + Ability to work independently with minimal supervision + Commitment to continuous process improvement for overall team effectiveness + Advanced problem-solving techniques **Location:** Des Moines, IA: 2141 Grand Ave, 50312 **Position Type:** Regular **Time Type:** Full time **Pay Type:** Hourly **Benefits:** iHeartMedia's benefits offering is flexible and offers a variety of choices to meet the diverse needs of our changing workforce, including the following: + Employer sponsored medical, dental and vision with a variety of coverage options + Company provided and supplemental life insurance + Paid vacation and sick time + Paid company holidays, including a floating holiday that enable our employees to celebrate the holiday of their choosing + A Spirit day to encourage and allow our employees to more easily volunteer in their community + A 401K plan + Employee Assistance Program (EAP) at no cost - services include telephonic counseling sessions, consultation on legal and financial matters, emotional well-being, family and caregiving + A range of additional voluntary programs, such as spending accounts, student loan refinancing, accident insurance and more! We are accepting applications for this role on an ongoing basis. The Company is an equal opportunity employer and will not tolerate discrimination in employment on the basis of race, color, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, religion, disability, ethnicity, national origin, marital status, protected veteran status, genetic information, or any other legally protected classification or status. Non-Compete will be required for certain positions and as allowed by law. Our organization participates in E-Verify. Click here (*********************************** to learn about E-Verify. iHeartMedia is the number one audio company in the United States, reaching nine out of 10 Americans every month - we specialize in radio, digital, social, podcasts, influencers, data, and events across the nation and provide premier opportunities for advertisers. Visit iHeartMedia.com to learn more about us. 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    $48k-57k yearly est. 56d ago
  • News Reporter/ Mmj (Morning) - Kcrg

    Gray Media

    Reporter job in Cedar Rapids, IA

    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 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 are dedicated to being a part of our community and keeping that community informed. 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 a year with our live production unit. Job Summary/Description: KCRG-TV9, the #1 rated news station covering Eastern Iowa, is seeking an enterprising morning news reporter to join our team. Our morning newscast is far and away the most watched in the market. This position helps produce original, enterprise reporting while driving breaking news coverage. This person should be able to multitask and plan ahead on enterprise reporting, while being adaptable to quickly shift gears into breaking news. The position demands multiple live shots daily, so previous experience reporting live is essential. All live shots are with a photographer, not solo. Duties/Responsibilities include, but are not limited to: - Shoot, write, and edit news content. - Present content live in a clear and engaging format. - 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. - Various shift work will be required; some holiday work is required. - Perform other duties as assigned. Qualifications/Requirements: - Degree in journalism, communications, or related field. - Previous on-air experience in a TV newsroom setting. - Proven skills in news judgement and news writing. - Have and maintain a clean driving record. If you feel you're qualified and want to work with a great group of people, go to *************************************** , 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) KCRG-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.
    $31k-47k yearly est. 6d ago
  • Reporter

    Folience Inc. 3.7company rating

    Reporter job in Washington, IA

    Community Reporter- Mt Pleasant The Southeast Iowa Union is searching for its next rising star journalist. Our newest team member will be aggressive, hard-working, and a self-starter willing to work independently and together as a team to produce exciting print and digital news products. You will cover a wide variety of topics, from government meetings to community celebrations throughout Southeast Iowa - primarily in Mt Pleasant and Henry County. We are a part of a progressive print and digital media company including publications in multiple communities in Eastern Iowa, as well as our parent company, the Gazette in Cedar Rapids. Summary: Gathers and writes a variety of news and features stories across a variety of topics and works to engage readers across multiple publications on varying deadlines, in innovative ways. This reporter should be as comfortable covering an ongoing news story as they are writing a great feature story or diving into a regional enterprise story. This position provides content for online and print platforms for multiple entities. Responsibilities: Strong understanding of putting intermediate topics into context and writing clearly and concisely. Tracks trends on topical area and develops and cultivates sources (i.e. people, records, databases, etc.) across a wide variety of interests. Maintains a list of story ideas relevant to readers with emphasis on original enterprise stories that set an agenda for the city, county and/or region. Takes ownership of topical area(s). Is recognized as the in-house expert in topical area of expertise. Uses solid news judgement and strong writing skills to frame stories to local and regional audiences. Can shoot video and still pictures while gathering proper facts and details. May be responsible for performing basic video editing and web publishing. Can complete basic audio recordings, edit and post to topical websites. Identifies opportunities for using a variety of ways of storytelling (video, audio, pictures, text, etc.) and regularly finds opportunities to put the ideas into practice. Demonstrates proficiency in using existing and new tools to gather, display and report content and also present news in context. Attends training to learn and apply these tools. May be assigned page layout and design of select pages, possibly for multiple publications, using InDesign Adheres to all professional and company policies and ethical standards. Job skills & attributes: Must be a flexible, self-motivated, creative go-getter and problem solver who works well independently and on a team. Must display technical aptitude and have strong ability to write and report well and distill complex subjects into understandable, accessible elements. Must have empathy and toughness and be a good listener. Must work well with others and be attentive to follow-up with sources and customers. Candidate possesses basic video and photography skills, but always has desire to learn new skills. Minimum Requirements: Undergraduate degree in journalism, English or related course of study. Must have valid driver's license and history of safe driving habits. Must demonstrate ability to work quickly and accurately with limited supervision and must have ideas on how to present news in an ever-changing media landscape. Some video, photography skills are preferred. Salary: Regular/Hourly 40 hours. Benefits available including health, dental, vision, 401k and more. As part of a stable, employee-owned group of publications that include The Gazette in Cedar Rapids, the Washing Journal, The Mt Pleasant News and the Fairfield Ledger we can offer a competitive salary, excellent benefits, advancement opportunities and the ability to be a part of our ESOP. EOE. Pre-employment background check, drug screen and MVR required.
    $29k-42k yearly est. Auto-Apply 60d+ ago
  • Technical Anchor - DevSecOps & Platform Engineering

    Ford Motor Company 4.7company rating

    Reporter job in Des Moines, IA

    We are the movers of the world and the makers of the future. We get up every day, roll up our sleeves and build a better world -- together. At Ford, we're all a part of something bigger than ourselves. Are you ready to change the way the world moves? Enterprise Technology plays a critical part in shaping the future of mobility. If you're looking for the chance to leverage advanced technology to redefine the transportation landscape, enhance the customer experience and improve people's lives, this is the opportunity for you. Join us and challenge your IT expertise and analytical skills to help create vehicles that are as smart as you are. Seeking a **Technical Anchor** to: + Design, develop, and maintain secure and scalable cloud infrastructure platforms using the latest DevSecOps and Platform Engineering methodologies + Create and implement best practices and processes for code quality, security, performance, and scalability using Sonarqube, Cycode, DAST, SAST & FOSSA + Possess strong experience using GCP specific services like Compute Engine, CloudRun, GKE, Cloud operations suite, Service Mesh, Anthos, Pub/Sub, Dataflow, Cloud Scheduler, Bigtable, AlloyDB and other managed services. + Possess experience with Google Cloud infrastructure provisioning including VPC, Subnet, Gateway, Security groups, managed services, Kubernetes Cluster etc. + Possess expertise with automating Infrastructure as Code using Terraform, Packer, Ansible, Shell Scripting and ArgoCD + Lead cross-functional teams to drive the adoption of DevSecOps and Platform Engineering best practices across the organization + Possess experience in implementing Auto scaling, Disaster Recovery, High Availability, Multi-region Active/Active & Active/Passive configurations & best practices is added advantage. + Evaluate and select appropriate technologies and tools to support the development and deployment of products on the eCommerce foundation layer + Collaborate with stakeholders to understand business needs and requirements, and translate them into technical and non-functional specifications + Work with Product teams to understand their pain points and increase the Developer Experience through Platform Engineering Capabilities + Possess experience with Internal Developer Platform (IDP) like Backstage and address developer productivity + Strategize & work with leaders across Ford's Enterprise Architecture, IT Operations to make significant, measurable impact on the eCommerce Platform + Possess expertise with patch management, APM tools like Dynatrace/AppDynamics, Prometheus, Grafana, ELK for monitoring and alerting. + Possess experience in Elastic Search service offerings in K8s. + Possess experience in Cloud FinOps to optimize Cloud Infrastructure Consumption Cost **What you'll do...** + Responsible for overall Infrastructure Architecture and evolution of next gen platforms. Ideal candidates will research the existing products and recommend solutions to run workloads in futuristic Infrastructure Architecture landscape + Conduct and perform Infrastructure as Code reviews, automate and deploy Cloud Infrastructure + Experience with implementing AIOps in the Platform Engineering space and increase Developer Experience + Identify code vulnerabilities and performance bottlenecks at the Infrastructure Layer, and recommend solutions to improve the overall quality and performance of the sub systems + Create and maintain technical documentation, including architecture diagrams, design documents, and operational procedures for High Availability, Disaster Recovery scenarios + Analyze kernel logs, network stats, APM metrics, application logs to troubleshoot CPU/Memory/Resource hot spots, API latency and application/platform health + Analyze and identify root-cause and fix complex performance problems involving multiple teams, networks, and software in GCP that relate to scaling and performance + Build Automation for repeatable DevSecOps tasks and help with improving Software Engineers' productivity + Mentoring Team members to scale and perform at their next level + Thought Leadership around Shift Left (Quality, Security, OSS use) & Shift Right (Platform Engineering) and increasing adoption in the eCommerce Platform **You'll have...** + Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Information Technology or related + 5+ years of experience in the Software Development and Platform Engineering domain + Experience with the following: Microservices architectures, Micro Front-end Cloud-Native architectures, Event-driven architectures, APIs, Domain-Driven Design, Public Cloud (Google Cloud), Serverless, Elastic Search, Kubernetes, Docker, DevSecOps, building scalable, reliable, available solutions, and/or performance testing. + Strong technical background with the capability of being hands-on and earn the respect and ability to mentor top individual technical talent. + Experience in Cloud Native systems, Transactional Systems, Multi-Tenancy, five-nines availability and Containerization technologies. + Experience in collaborating and partnering with other technical domain experts such as cloud, security, SRE and Release Mgmt. processes + Proven facilitation skills - able to effectively drive discussion among diverse perspectives and reach a decision or recommendation + Proven ability to work closely with architect and leadership teams. + Effectively work with cross-functional teams across the organization - inside and outside of the technology and software organization + Excellent communication and interpersonal skills + Ability to work effectively in a remote/virtual work setting with other global team members **Even better, you may have...** + Master's degree in Computer Science, Engineering Information Technology or related + GCP Cloud Architect and/or CKA Certifications You may not check every box, or your experience may look a little different from what we've outlined, but if you think you can bring value to Ford Motor Company, we encourage you to apply! As an established global company, we offer the benefit of choice. You can choose what your Ford future will look like: will your story span the globe, or keep you close to home? Will your career be a deep dive into what you love, or a series of new teams and new skills? Will you be a leader, a changemaker, a technical expert, a culture builder...or all of the above? No matter what you choose, we offer a work life that works for you, including: - Immediate medical, dental, vision and prescription drug coverage - Flexible family care days, paid parental leave, new parent ramp-up programs, subsidized back-up child care and more - Family building benefits including adoption and surrogacy expense reimbursement, fertility treatments, and more - Vehicle discount program for employees and family members and management leases - Tuition assistance - Established and active employee resource groups - Paid time off for individual and team community service - A generous schedule of paid holidays, including the week between Christmas and New Year's Day - Paid time off and the option to purchase additional vacation time. For a detailed look at our benefits, click here: ******************************* This position is a range of salary grade 8. SOUTHEAST MI RESIDENTS: This role is posted as remote unless you reside within 50 miles of Dearborn, MI-in which case we request on-site presence up to 4 days a week. Visa sponsorship is available for this position. Candidates for positions with Ford Motor Company must be legally authorized to work in the United States. Verification of employment eligibility will be required at the time of hire. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to a culturally diverse workforce. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, age, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability status or protected veteran status. In the United States, if you need a reasonable accommodation for the online application process due to a disability, please call **************. \#LI-Remote **Requisition ID** : 51212
    $88k-108k yearly est. 60d+ ago
  • Traffic/Right Now Anchor Reporter

    Hearst 4.4company rating

    Reporter job in Des Moines, IA

    KCCI, the CBS affiliate in Des Moines, IA, is now hiring a Traffic/Right Now Anchor Reporter. We need a good storyteller who has excellent on-air presence and engagement skills. We want someone who can captivate our viewers on social media and a journalist who will grow this position. In addition, you will bring the energy of live reporting to our anchor desk. You will enterprise exclusives, tell compelling stories, and complete live shots. You will write and edit scripts with viewer interaction in mind. You are versatile, enterprising, can work fast and efficiently, and work well under tight deadlines, can develop sources, and have excellent live reporting skills. You will report to the News Director. Responsibilities Prepare morning and evening traffic report with graphics News gather for traffic reports Provide concise live traffic reports for morning show and, as needed, evening shows Research and report up-to-the-minute traffic conditions Communicate important traffic information to the show producers and show anchors promptly Make sure that corresponding graphics, video and live shots are used accurately Deliver scripted and ad-lib material with professionalism, personality, and purpose. Plan, gather and assemble stories on day-of news or special project assignments. Coordinate with news managers and producers to develop stories that go beyond surface details, that accentuate unique enterprise angles, and have exclusive content Develop a network of sources who provide tips, early access to information, and allow the reporter to break stories of significance Appear on behalf of the station at public events. Will contribute pictures, video and text updates to mobile platforms throughout the day Work on different stories and projects at once and meeting all deadlines Summarize information into easy-to-understand components Requirements Professional or college experience as a journalist and storyteller in a commercial television station Experience using traffic systems preferred Suited to ad-lib in breaking news situations Clear speech, basic knowledge of how to use a computer and basic knowledge of social media Familiar with street and highway names and directions; quick to learn Must be creative and work well with others Related military experience will be considered Diversity Statement At Hearst Television we tell stories every day. Stories about people of all cultures, backgrounds, perspectives, and identities. That's why, behind the scenes, we believe in being an organization as diverse and varied as the audience we reach, ensuring that the content we create is more compassionate, and more representative of the communities we serve. Benefits Hearst's benefit programs are modern, flexible and designed to focus on you. As a Hearst employee, you and your spouse or partner or dependents would have access to the following benefits. Medical | Dental | Vision 401(k) matching Emotional Wellness Support Paid Time Off Paid Parental Leave LGBTQ+ Health Services Additional benefits to meet your and your family's needs
    $27k-42k yearly est. Auto-Apply 44d ago
  • Multi-Media Journalist

    Tribune Broadcasting Company II 4.1company rating

    Reporter job in Des Moines, IA

    PURPOSE FOR THE POSITION: Contribute in any way necessary to the content gathering and producing for WHO 13. PRINCIPAL FUNCTIONS ESSENTIAL TO THE JOB: Engaging on-air and online personality. Ability to write web, text, and social-media versions of news stories. Ability to shoot and to edit video and sound. Ability to operate ENG Live truck. Ability to enterprise news stories. Ability to write and interpret broadcast-news copy. Ability to report live-breaking news. Ability to handle deadline pressure. Ability to drive news vehicles when needed. Other duties as assigned. MINIMUM KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES REQUIRED: Valid driver's license Computer literate. Experience with Final Cut Pro preferred Knowledge of social media platforms such as Twitter, Facebook, etc. 2 years television newsroom experience 2 years news reporting/writing experience preferred. 4-year college degree preferred Work under extreme pressure, deadlines, and adverse weather conditions Desk work, walking, and standing. RELATIONSHIPS: Internal contacts: All station personnel External contacts: General public STATEMENT ABOUT OTHER DUTIES: This is not necessarily an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, skills, duties, requirements, efforts or working conditions associated with the job. While this is intended to be an accurate reflection of the current job, management reserves the right to revise the job or to require that other or different tasks be performed when circumstances change, e.g. emergencies, changes in personnel, workload, rush jobs, special projects, technological developments, etc.
    $40k-53k yearly est. Auto-Apply 32d ago
  • K-12 Project Development Editor

    Kendall Hunt Publishing 3.9company rating

    Reporter job in Dubuque, IA

    Job Description Are you passionate about educational content development and eager to make a meaningful impact in K-12 education? Join our collaborative team as a Project Development Editor and help bring high-quality learning materials from concept to classroom. We're looking for a detail-oriented, creative, and organized professional who can manage the editorial development of educational products from manuscript to market-ready materials. This is an exciting opportunity to shape the future of K-12 learning experiences in a dynamic, mission-driven environment. Who Is Kendall Hunt Publishing? Throughout its history, Kendall Hunt Publishing has grown with an emphasis on its employees, fearlessness in innovation, and a strong grip on its values. Today Kendall Hunt continues to expand by growing its number of educational products, creating new companies, and extending its services across the country and beyond. Through diversity and willingness to adapt to the ever-changing publishing industry, Kendall Hunt is a company dedicated to growing with the public to best serve the people of the community. When you work at Kendall Hunt you immediately notice the collaboration, friendliness, and a sense of purpose amongst our employees. Our customers, students, authors, and other outside contacts are always our top priority. We are constantly uncovering new sales channels for current product lines or finding new products to sell to current customers. Join our team of evolving employees to help us maintain our competitive edge in the industries we serve. ******************* In A Typical Work Week, K-12 Project Development Editor Will... Lead the development of assigned K-12 educational products and programs from planning through implementation. Collaborate with internal teams and external partners on product development and editorial content. Edit and review content, manage content revisions, and coordinate feedback across stakeholders. Oversee and coordinate digital output development with vendors and the IT team. Support implementation of new programs, including providing product support to educators and attending relevant educational conferences (as needed). Assist other departments (sales, marketing, and manufacturing) as needed to ensure cohesive product delivery and support. Characteristics of Who KH Looks for in K-12 Project Development Editor You are... Bachelor's degree with 3+ years of experience in K-12 education and a strong understanding of K-12 curriculum and education markets. Excellent communication, organizational, and project management skills. Ability to prioritize, meet deadlines, and work both independently and collaboratively. Proficiency in reviewing, editing, and developing educational content. Comfort with digital content planning and coordination with tech teams. Follows through on tasks, takes initiative, and adapts when necessary. A valid driver's license and an acceptable driving record are required, in accordance with the company's corporate driving policy. Why Us? We Understand It's More Than Just a Job! Choosing a career path can be one of the most important decision in one's life. Work is part of a person's identity. People need compelling reasons to remain at a job and a company day after day, year after year. As you consider a career change, we understand the benefits an employer offers are just as appealing as the job itself. Our companies offers: Job Stability. Kendall Hunt and their family of companies have been around for more than 75 years Career Growth. Gain some great experience to promote to higher roles - many of our leadership and upper management staff worked their way up in our family of companies Affordable medical, dental, and vision insurance with company paid life insurance, short-term and long-term disability Generous company match on 401(k) plan, as well as profit sharing 15 days PTO at hire, plus paid holidays Scholarship and tuition reimbursement All applicants must have a valid driver's license and bachelor's degree. ********************** An Equal Opportunity Employer
    $31k-48k yearly est. Easy Apply 26d ago
  • FWS Writer for MIU News- Fall 2025

    Maharishi International University 4.2company rating

    Reporter job in Fairfield, IA

    Writers for MIU News will seek out potential stories, gather information, take photos where relevant, get the appropriate permissions, draft the stories, and submit them to the editor for review. Once approved they would post the stories to the MIU News site. Responsibilities may also include maintaining the events page, meaning keeping the page up to date with all relevant information, photos or other images, and appropriate links to further information. Students this Position Appeals to: Students in any major who enjoy and are skilled in writing and wish to use their skills to inform and inspire the MIU campus community through MIU News. Experience Gained / Advantages for Student: MIU is a dynamic institution of higher learning with a great deal of newsworthy activities and achievements and countless interesting people worthy of news profiles. MIU News can help build community, increase student enrollment and retention, enhance community spirit, support staff and faculty recruiting and retention, and more. Communication Skills Development: Gain expertise in news and feature writing, effective information gathering, and mastering interview techniques. This role also provides opportunities to enhance visual storytelling skills through photography. Digital Publishing Proficiency: Learn or further develop knowledge of basic page layout in WordPress, a widely used platform in the digital publishing industry. This hands-on experience will be valuable in various professional settings. Transferable Skills Acquisition: Build a diverse skill set but also gain practical experience that is highly transferable and beneficial for their future academic and professional endeavors. Develop strong written, verbal, and visual communication abilities that apply to journalism, marketing, public relations, and digital media careers. Job Responsibilities: Story Development: Proactively seek out compelling and relevant stories for MIU News, by identifying potential story angles and conducting thorough research to gather comprehensive information. Information Gathering: Conduct personal interviews with key sources to gather firsthand information and insights. Utilize a variety of other sources as necessary to collect relevant data. Photography and Media Management: Capture high-quality photographs that complement and enhance the written content. Ensure proper permissions and releases are obtained from individuals interviewed or photographed. Content Creation: Draft well-crafted and engaging news stories based on gathered information and interviews. Editorial Collaboration: Collaborate with the editor to refine and finalize stories for publication, incorporating feedback and making necessary revisions. Participate in meetings to discuss story ideas, progress, and feedback. Digital Publishing and Platform Management: Utilize MIU News's WordPress platform to format, edit, and post completed stories for publication, ensuring content is optimized for online readership. Job Qualifications: Demonstrated experience in writing, preferably in a journalistic or related field. Formal training in writing, journalism, or communication is ideal but not required. Genuine enthusiasm for sharing news at MIU, with a passion for storytelling. Excellent verbal and written communication skills, including active listening and clear articulation of ideas. Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to engage effectively with a diverse range of individuals, especially during interviews. Willingness and ability to work collaboratively with an editor and other team members. Openness to receiving constructive feedback and making revisions to improve quality of work. Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage tasks, priorities, and deadlines effectively/ Attention to detail and accuracy in research, writing, and content creation. Initiative to take ownership of projects, contribute ideas, and seek out opportunities. Basic understanding of digital media tools, including WordPress, or willingness to learn. Location: On Campus Supervisor: Craig Pearson Craig Pearson has been an integral part of MIU's writing and communication sphere for many years. Upon his arrival, he immersed himself in various roles that significantly impacted the university's academic and literacy landscape.
    $35k-43k yearly est. Auto-Apply 60d+ ago
  • Senior Document Writer - New Group Business

    CVS Health 4.6company rating

    Reporter job in Des Moines, IA

    At CVS Health, we're building a world of health around every consumer and surrounding ourselves with dedicated colleagues who are passionate about transforming health care. As the nation's leading health solutions company, we reach millions of Americans through our local presence, digital channels and more than 300,000 purpose-driven colleagues - caring for people where, when and how they choose in a way that is uniquely more connected, more convenient and more compassionate. And we do it all with heart, each and every day. **Position Summary** Under general supervision the Senior Document Writer drafts, reviews, and edits medical, dental and vision plan documents. This position will support plan document needs for new business by creating plan documents and summaries of benefits and coverage (SBC's). **Required Qualifications** + 2-4 years with extensive plan writing experience supporting self-funded or fully insured plans. + 2-4 years of experience in the health insurance industry. + Proficiency with Microsoft Office Word, Excel, SharePoint, and Outlook applications. + Must be an independent, critical thinker who is a self-starter and deadline driven. + Strong attention to detail and accuracy performing at high levels in a fast paced and constantly changing work environment. **Preferred Qualifications** + Knowledge and experience in medical, dental, and vision benefits. + Knowledge and experience with benefit terminology. + General understanding of compliance and regulatory issues (ERISA, HIPAA, ACA, COBRA). + Organizes time efficiently to ensure that tasks are completed to meet or exceed deadlines. + Strong verbal and written communication skills. **Education** + High School Diploma or GED. **Anticipated Weekly Hours** 40 **Time Type** Full time **Pay Range** The typical pay range for this role is: $18.50 - $42.35 This pay range represents the base hourly rate or base annual full-time salary for all positions in the job grade within which this position falls. The actual base salary offer will depend on a variety of factors including experience, education, geography and other relevant factors. This position is eligible for a CVS Health bonus, commission or short-term incentive program in addition to the base pay range listed above. Our people fuel our future. Our teams reflect the customers, patients, members and communities we serve and we are committed to fostering a workplace where every colleague feels valued and that they belong. **Great benefits for great people** We take pride in our comprehensive and competitive mix of pay and benefits - investing in the physical, emotional and financial wellness of our colleagues and their families to help them be the healthiest they can be. In addition to our competitive wages, our great benefits include: + **Affordable medical plan options,** a **401(k) plan** (including matching company contributions), and an **employee stock purchase plan** . + **No-cost programs for all colleagues** including wellness screenings, tobacco cessation and weight management programs, confidential counseling and financial coaching. + **Benefit solutions that address the different needs and preferences of our colleagues** including paid time off, flexible work schedules, family leave, dependent care resources, colleague assistance programs, tuition assistance, retiree medical access and many other benefits depending on eligibility. For more information, visit ***************************************** We anticipate the application window for this opening will close on: 12/22/2025 Qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with all federal, state and local laws. We are an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. We do not discriminate in recruiting, hiring, promotion, or any other personnel action based on race, ethnicity, color, national origin, sex/gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, religion, age, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.
    $18.5-42.4 hourly 60d+ ago
  • Digital News Editor - Successful Farming

    Meredith 4.4company rating

    Reporter job in Des Moines, IA

    Major goals and objectives. This role administers many of the daily tasks of Agriculture.com, including updating the homepage, sending the newsletter, editing short videos, and posting to social media. This role is responsible for writing original articles on breaking news and new farm equipment for Agriculture.com. In addition, this individual will be responsible for posting freelance and partner articles to the website. Essential Job Functions 30% - Covering news for Agriculture.com, including writing articles, coordinating with the news and editorial team, and reporting on new equipment launches. The individual for this role needs to be able to react to news quickly and write articles with a short turnaround. 40% - Executing on news distribution, including updating the homepage, posting to social media, producing social media videos, and sending the daily newsletter. For each of these areas, that includes following best practices and using analytics to guide day-to-day decisions. 15% - Coordinating posting freelance and partner articles to Agriculture.com. This includes editing articles to align with Successful Farming's style and tone, and following best practices to optimize for Google Discover. This may include adding multimedia to these articles, including interactive graphs and charts and additional images. 15% - Travel to cover industry news events, including new product launches. Minimum Qualifications and Job Requirements | All must be met to be considered. Education: Bachelor's degree in journalism, ag communications, or similar fields. Experience: Writing background is required. Experience with social media and using a content management system is preferred. Specific Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities: -Attention to detail -Ability to follow directions with minimal supervision -Ability to react quickly -Agriculture interest or background -Self starter It is the policy of People Inc. to provide equal employment opportunity (EEO) to all persons regardless of age, color, national origin, citizenship status, physical or mental disability, race, religion, creed, gender, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, genetic information, marital status, status with regard to public assistance, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law. In addition, the Company will provide reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities. Accommodation requests can be made by emailing *************. The Company participates in the federal E-Verify program to confirm the identity and employment authorization of all newly hired employees. For further information about the E-Verify program, please click here: ********************************** #NMG#
    $29k-36k yearly est. Auto-Apply 28d ago
  • Senior Medical Writer- FSP

    Parexel 4.5company rating

    Reporter job in Des Moines, IA

    The Senior Medical Writer will research, create, and edit all documents associated with clinical research. The Senior Medical Writer may operate as the project lead writer/submission coordinator and primary client contact to manage contributions of multiple writers working on related documents. The Senior Medical Writer also facilitates process improvement and technical mentoring/training and supports Medical Writing Services management during the sales process by providing client liaison and proposals input. **Key Accountabilities** : **Author Clinical Documents** + Gather, review, analyze, and evaluate pertinent resources to prepare, develop, and finalize key clinical documents for submission to regulatory authorities, without the need for any supervision or additional formal on-the-job training. Train self and provide guidance to others to prepare any type of medical writing deliverable. + Revise document drafts based on the review comments from team members to ensure inclusion of all relevant input. + Manage ongoing and/or revised project documentation and correspondence. **Quality Control** + Ensure that all work is complete and of high quality prior to team distribution or shipment to client. + Provide technical leadership to ensure clinical data presented in summary documents is in compliance with applicable regulatory guidelines, SOPs, and goals of submission. **Project Management** + Operate as the project lead writer/submission coordinator and primary client contact to manage contributions of multiple writers working on related documents. Manage scope of work, timeline and project goals, technical information, and input from clients throughout the project. + Develop, coordinate, and oversee work plans for individual and multiple-document delivery, to enable the team to work efficiently and effectively to meet milestones and achieve team objectives. + Provide leadership and strategic planning/adjustments, delegation of responsibilities, and tasks to team members. Monitor the progress of each individual project task and assess the overall program. + Ensure key information received in project or program meetings is appropriately disseminated, such that project strategy is maintained and data or key message changes are incorporated appropriately across documents. + Continuously monitor overall project performance and, if necessary, identify ways to ensure that the project is completed on-time and within budget. + Keep client and team informed of project status. + Contribute expertise as a document/cross-document specialist and content historian to analyze proposed program, studies, and related documents to deliver information required by the target audiences. + Build and maintain collaborative relationships with teams/clients, leading to increased performance and a sense of inclusion. Cultivate efficient, productive, and professional working relationships to promote client satisfaction and confidence. + Track actual versus planned project budget. Determine the cause of cost overruns and out-of-scope activities and recommend corrective action to medical writing management. + Provide updates for each project to Medical Writing Services management, and assess forecasting and resourcing. Propose creative solutions to medical writing management to shifting timelines and staffing requirements. + Communicate to writer's line manager any needs or concerns regarding level of training or performance of team members on project work. Provide line manager with input regarding team member's performance for employees' periodic performance review, and as needed. **Client** **Liaison/Service** + Be aware of client expectations for self and team members. Respond appropriately to incidents of dissatisfaction, and feed back to Medical Writing Services management. + Provide support as appropriate to Business Development/Client Solutions and Medical Writing Services management in their efforts to win new business. Identify and solicit new business leads for Medical Writing Services, attend business development meetings, and prepare and make sales presentations to clients, if called upon. + Provide strategic and project planning intelligence to Medical Writing Services management for medical writing activities in the proposal generation process, including assessment of scope of services to be provided to a client with respect to medical writing tasks. May attend proposal development meetings if requested by Medical Writing Services management. + Input to development of client proposals generated by Medical Writing Services and letters of agreement/intent based on existing templates. May function as the client contact if requested and communicate pricing information in conjunction with Medical Writing Services management. + If requested, suggest appropriate resourcing, based on existing templates and standards, for full-service and stand-alone projects. **Training/Compliance** + Keep abreast of new advances in medical writing and regulatory issues. + Develop and train Medical Writing Services staff to enhance writing quality, efficiency, and project management. + Implement and monitor departmental compliance to SOPs. Input to development or revision of departmental SOPs, as appropriate. + Develop and present external training courses. **General** + Attend departmental and company meetings as necessary. + Comply with departmental procedures and requirements, such as completion of project assignment and workload trackers on the applicable software platform + Analyze efficiency of work and discuss improvement ideas with Medical Writing + Services management and colleagues, e.g., evaluation of software to increase productivity and document quality. **Skills:** + Excellent interpersonal, negotiation, verbal, and written communication skills. + A flexible attitude with respect to work assignments and new learning. + Motivation to work consistently in a fast-paced, rapidly changing environment. + Ability to manage multiple and varied tasks with enthusiasm and prioritize workload with attention to detail, e.g., organizational skills. + Competent working in a matrix environment and values the importance of teamwork. Possesses team leadership skills and cross-cultural sensitivity. + Exhibits sound judgement: escalates issues to project teams or departmental management as appropriate. Presents solutions and follows through to ensure problems have been satisfactorily resolved. + Ability to negotiate on behalf of medical writing to ensure resources, timelines and expectations are aligned. + Understands and satisfies client needs. + Establishes a connection with the client beyond one's project, to gain repeat business and/or to widen existing scope and services. Ability to gain trust and confidence within the company. + Provides departmental expertise and perspectives to promote prospective business opportunities; provide Parexel colleagues with pertinent information to formalize a sound business strategy. **Knowledge and Experience** : + Demonstrated understanding of clinical research, the drug development process, and applicable regulatory guidelines and regulations. + Broad experience in preparation of all types of clinical regulatory documentation. Experience in management of complex medical writing projects. + Knowledge of resource management and productivity metric management. + Advanced word processing skills, including MS Office (expertise in Word); software and systems knowledge or ability to learn and adapt to various IT systems: document management systems, collaborative authoring (e.g., SharePoint), and file conversion and databases (Excel). + Ability to travel. + Fluent in written and spoken English. **Education:** + Bachelor's degree in Life Sciences/Health Related Sciences or equivalent. \#LI-KW1 \#LI-REMOTE EEO Disclaimer Parexel is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to legally protected status, which in the US includes race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status.
    $58k-83k yearly est. 4d ago
  • Sports Writer I

    Woodward Communications 4.3company rating

    Reporter job in Dyersville, IA

    Job Details EIMG N Dyersville Commercial - Dyersville, IA Part Time High School Road Warrior Media - Journalism - NewspaperDescription We have a part-time sports writer position available with Woodward Community Media newspapers based out of Dyersville, Iowa. Our sports writers cover local and area sports events, take photos, collect information and write the stories our subscribers look forward to reading. The qualified candidate must be able to work up to 15 hours per week and be available after 3 p.m. with occasional weekend work. Part-time benefits include competitive wage, employee stock ownership and 401(k) retirement plans. Qualifications Successful sports writer qualifications: high school diploma or equivalent, basic understanding of most sports, comfortable meeting and interviewing new people, familiar with technology (mobile devices, common computer programs, Internet), excellent command of the English language, propensity for accuracy, accuracy and ability to meet deadlines, and valid driver's license. Experience with page design software, editing, headline writing and interviewing desired.
    $31k-40k yearly est. 60d+ ago
  • Multi-Media Journalist

    Nexstar Media Group 4.3company rating

    Reporter job in Des Moines, IA

    PURPOSE FOR THE POSITION: Contribute in any way necessary to the content gathering and producing for WHO 13. PRINCIPAL FUNCTIONS ESSENTIAL TO THE JOB: Engaging on-air and online personality. Ability to write web, text, and social-media versions of news stories. Ability to shoot and to edit video and sound. Ability to operate ENG Live truck. Ability to enterprise news stories. Ability to write and interpret broadcast-news copy. Ability to report live-breaking news. Ability to handle deadline pressure. Ability to drive news vehicles when needed. Other duties as assigned. MINIMUM KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES REQUIRED: Valid driver's license Computer literate. Experience with Final Cut Pro preferred Knowledge of social media platforms such as Twitter, Facebook, etc. 2 years television newsroom experience 2 years news reporting/writing experience preferred. 4-year college degree preferred Work under extreme pressure, deadlines, and adverse weather conditions Desk work, walking, and standing. RELATIONSHIPS: Internal contacts: All station personnel External contacts: General public STATEMENT ABOUT OTHER DUTIES: This is not necessarily an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, skills, duties, requirements, efforts or working conditions associated with the job. While this is intended to be an accurate reflection of the current job, management reserves the right to revise the job or to require that other or different tasks be performed when circumstances change, e.g. emergencies, changes in personnel, workload, rush jobs, special projects, technological developments, etc.
    $49k-69k yearly est. Auto-Apply 29d ago
  • Health Reporter

    Folience Inc. 3.7company rating

    Reporter job in Cedar Rapids, IA

    Health Reporter Summary: The health care reporter is focused on covering the healthcare beat in Iowa: the industry, access and delivery of care to patients, medical research, insurance and uninsured, public and environmental health and medical workforce related issues. This reporter is focused on health data and long-term trends and methods of care as well as research happening within Iowa. This position handles topics on both short-term and longer-term deadlines and should be adept at both daily and enterprise reporting. This position is also focused on diseases like cancer, understanding the human body and genetics. Responsibilities: Strong understanding of putting complicated topics into context and writing clearly and concisely and making information accessible to audiences. Tracks topics and trends and develops and cultivates sources (i.e. people, records, databases, etc.) across the health care, public health and medical research spectrums. Uses public records, open records requests and data to supplement reporting; understands basic spreadsheet and data analysis. Monitors public agendas of government bodies and writes about the events, explaining the impacts through eyes of those impacted. Maintains a list of story ideas relevant to readers with emphasis on original enterprise stories are focused on health care topics. Takes ownership of topical area(s). Is recognized as the in-house expert in topical area of expertise. Understands digital mindset and uses analytics and metrics to extend reach of work. Uses solid news judgement, strong writing skills to frame stories to regional audiences. Can shoot basic video and still pictures as necessary while gathering proper facts and details. Candidate is responsible for performing basic video editing and web publishing. Effectively communicates with visual team when added level of photos/videos is required. Passionate about explainer style reporting and uses alternative story forms to effectively tell stories. Identifies opportunities for using a variety of ways of storytelling (video, audio, pictures, text, etc.) and regularly finds opportunities to put the ideas into practice. Comfortable hosting/moderating in-person and online panel discussions as required Uses social media and newsletters to help build audience. Demonstrates proficiency in using existing and new tools to gather, display and report content and also present news in context. Attends training to learn and apply these tools. Adheres to all professional and company policies and ethical standards. Job skills & attributes: Ideal candidate will be a flexible, self-motivated, creative go-getter and problem solver who works well on a team with varying abilities. Candidate must display technical aptitude and have strong ability to write and report well and distill complex subjects into understandable, accessible elements. Must have empathy and toughness and be a good listener. Must work well with others and be attentive to follow-up with sources and customers. Candidate possesses basic video and photography skills, but always has desire to learn new skills. Minimum Requirements: Undergraduate degree in journalism, English, communications or related course of study. For this role, ideal candidate could also have health sciences or public health areas of medical degrees. Must have valid driver's license and history of safe driving habits. Candidates must demonstrate the ability to work quickly and accurately and must have ideas on how to present news in an ever-changing media landscape. Some video, photography skills are a must. Approximately 2 to 5 years of experience in a multimedia newsroom is required. Salary: Regular/Hourly 40 hours. Employees at The Gazette receive competitive benefits including health, dental, 401k match and a comprehensive wellness program. 100% Employee owned. EOE. Pre-Employment drug screen, motor vehicle and background checks required.
    $29k-42k yearly est. Auto-Apply 60d+ ago
  • Traffic/Right Now Anchor Reporter

    Hearst Communications 4.4company rating

    Reporter job in Des Moines, IA

    KCCI, the CBS affiliate in Des Moines, IA, is now hiring a Traffic/Right Now Anchor Reporter. We need a good storyteller who has excellent on-air presence and engagement skills. We want someone who can captivate our viewers on social media and a journalist who will grow this position. In addition, you will bring the energy of live reporting to our anchor desk. You will enterprise exclusives, tell compelling stories, and complete live shots. You will write and edit scripts with viewer interaction in mind. You are versatile, enterprising, can work fast and efficiently, and work well under tight deadlines, can develop sources, and have excellent live reporting skills. You will report to the News Director. Responsibilities * Prepare morning and evening traffic report with graphics * News gather for traffic reports * Provide concise live traffic reports for morning show and, as needed, evening shows * Research and report up-to-the-minute traffic conditions * Communicate important traffic information to the show producers and show anchors promptly * Make sure that corresponding graphics, video and live shots are used accurately * Deliver scripted and ad-lib material with professionalism, personality, and purpose. * Plan, gather and assemble stories on day-of news or special project assignments. * Coordinate with news managers and producers to develop stories that go beyond surface details, that accentuate unique enterprise angles, and have exclusive content * Develop a network of sources who provide tips, early access to information, and allow the reporter to break stories of significance * Appear on behalf of the station at public events. * Will contribute pictures, video and text updates to mobile platforms throughout the day * Work on different stories and projects at once and meeting all deadlines * Summarize information into easy-to-understand components Requirements * Professional or college experience as a journalist and storyteller in a commercial television station * Experience using traffic systems preferred * Suited to ad-lib in breaking news situations * Clear speech, basic knowledge of how to use a computer and basic knowledge of social media * Familiar with street and highway names and directions; quick to learn * Must be creative and work well with others * Related military experience will be considered Diversity Statement At Hearst Television we tell stories every day. Stories about people of all cultures, backgrounds, perspectives, and identities. That's why, behind the scenes, we believe in being an organization as diverse and varied as the audience we reach, ensuring that the content we create is more compassionate, and more representative of the communities we serve. Benefits Hearst's benefit programs are modern, flexible and designed to focus on you. As a Hearst employee, you and your spouse or partner or dependents would have access to the following benefits. * Medical | Dental | Vision * 401(k) matching * Emotional Wellness Support * Paid Time Off * Paid Parental Leave * LGBTQ+ Health Services * Additional benefits to meet your and your family's needs
    $27k-42k yearly est. 44d ago
  • Anchor/Reporter

    Tribune Broadcasting Company II 4.1company rating

    Reporter job in Des Moines, IA

    The News Anchor serves as the primary presenter of news stories and other content for all platforms in a manner that is clear, engaging and meaningful to news consumers. Presents news stories and other content for all platforms. Ensures that all news content meets company standards for journalistic integrity and production quality. Writes and delivers news stories in a clear and concise manner. Produces newscasts and communicates clear direction with team members. Assists in writing, copy editing, researching and coordinating news programming and other content. Acts as a field reporter as assigned. Conducts interviews with news personnel and others. Responds to breaking news and other urgent newsrooms situations as required. Participates in promotional activities including public appearances. Performs special projects and other duties as assigned. Edits video clips as assigned. Writes content for the website and other eMedia platforms. Interacts with viewers/users on social media sites. Requirements & Skills: Bachelor's degree in Broadcast Journalism, or a related field, or an equivalent combination of education and work-related experience. Fluency in English. Excellent communication skills, both oral and written with the ability to ad lib when required. Minimum five years' experience in news reporting or anchoring. (Depending on market size.) Superior on-air presence. Excellent news judgment with an expansive knowledge of local and national current events, history, newsmakers and issues. Experience guiding, directing and motivating others. Ability to identify the developmental needs of others and to coach, mentor or otherwise help others to improve their knowledge or skills. Proficiency with computers, telephones, copiers, scanners, fax machines and other office equipment. Ability to meet deadlines, prioritize assignments and handle multiple tasks simultaneously. Ability to effectively listen to fully understand problems and communicate with a team to shape a solution. Valid driver's license with a good driving record. Flexibility to work any shift. EOE
    $52k-73k yearly est. Auto-Apply 36d ago
  • SPORTS WRITER I

    Woodward Communications 4.3company rating

    Reporter job in Dyersville, IA

    We have a part-time sports writer position available with Woodward Community Media newspapers based out of Dyersville, Iowa. Our sports writers cover local and area sports events, take photos, collect information and write the stories our subscribers look forward to reading. The qualified candidate must be able to work up to 15 hours per week and be available after 3 p.m. with occasional weekend work. Part-time benefits include competitive wage, employee stock ownership and 401(k) retirement plans.
    $31k-40k yearly est. 2d ago

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