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Form of workAbout 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 KCRG:
KCRG-TV9 is the ABC affiliate based in Cedar Rapids, Iowa with bureaus in Dubuque and Iowa City covering all of Eastern Iowa. We are dedicated to being a part of our community and sharing the stories of the people of Eastern Iowa. We produce 6 hours of news everyday, as well as support a robust website and the largest social media audience in the market.
Internship Summary/Description:
KCRG-TV9 is seeking two interns to work and learn as part-time, paid multi-media journalists in the newsroom.
This position gives first-hand experience of reporting - shooting and editing video, interviewing sources, researching information, writing scripts, building digital stories. The goal is to leave you ready for your first professional job in the TV news industry.
Duties/Responsibilities of the internship include (but not limited to):
- Shoot and Edit video
- Develop story ideas around local news and events
- Research and gather information
- Write news content for TV and digital platforms
- Produce videos and graphics for digital platforms
Internship Qualifications/Requirements:
- This position is designed to build on journalism knowledge. Applicants should have completed at least basic college coursework in journalism or related major or have equivalent professional experiences.
- Must maintain a safe driving record.
- As a condition of employment, Gray Television will require that newly hired employees, whether part-time or full-time, be fully vaccinated against the coronavirus by the first workday to the extent permitted by applicable law unless you qualify for a medical or religious accommodation.
We look forward to hearing from you!
Interested in the program? Go to https://gray.tv/careers#currentopenings, type "KCRG Intern" (in search bar)
KCRG-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.
Gray Television encourages all new employees to be fully vaccinated against the coronavirus virus prior to or by the first workday.
