Job Summary / Description :
KKCO / KJCT, the strong station in the Grand Junction / Montrose market, is looking for a journalist with a passion for storytelling to join our team.
This position requires solid reporting on all types of daily news stories with emphasis on accuracy and quality. The position also requires the ability to cover breaking news.
Responsible for daily news photography and video tape editing in addition to publishing to digital platforms. Our Number TV station needs a strong individual to generate revenue through advertising sales by servicing existing clients and creating new advertisers.
Duties / Responsibilities include (but are not limited to) :
- A proven track record of finding unique stories
- Ability to deliver information live on television using a one man band’ set up of camera, and TVU backpack
- Editing video for broadcast
- Engaging with audience on social media platforms
- Shooting video on professional cameras for broadcast
- Posting content to digital platforms, to include the station’s site as well as social media
- Appear at station sponsored events and promote station / brand
- Willingness to work weekends / holidays and non business’ hour shifts
- Other Duties as Assigned
Qualifications / Requirements :
Great communication and people skills
- Strong organizational, written and presentation skills
- Competitive, energetic and self-starter with a willingness to learn
- Enjoy a fast paced environment with a desire to win
- Professional appearance a must
- Ability to meet deadlines, prioritize assignments and handle multiple tasks simultaneously
- Must possess a valid Driver’s License with a good 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 )
KKCO-TV / Gray Media, Inc. is a drug-free company