NEWS PRODUCER (PRIMARY) - KWQC

About KWQC

KWQC-TV6 is a dominant NBC affiliate, serving Eastern Iowa and Western Illinois as the Quad Cities' #1 station for news, information, and entertainment programming. KWQC has the most experienced team in the market. Our mission is to keep our viewers safe and informed while guiding them through the ever-evolving digital world.

The Quad Cities area is located right on the Mississippi River, just 2.5 hours from Chicago, 2 from Des Moines, 4 from St. Louis, and 5.5 from Minneapolis/St. Paul.

Duties/Responsibilities

• Work with another producer and the Quad Cities today team to get new, fresh content for our 5 and 6 a.m. newscasts.
• Produce the 11 a.m. newscast.
• Assist with content selection for our noon and 4 p.m. newscasts.
• Write and post stories on KWQC.com and post other content related to your story on social media and CTV/streaming products.
• Be curious and aware of news of the day, current events, and trends.
• Apply the feedback given to you by the management team.
• Perform other job-related duties as assigned.

Qualifications/Requirements

• Have a desire to get new content into the newscasts.
• Write stories for KWQC.com and our other digital streaming platforms.
• Understand ENPS and editing software.
• Write for broadcast and AP style (online).
• Experience with AP style for web and broadcast writing.
• Great communication skills.
• Ability to meet deadlines.
• Valid driver's license with a clean driving record.
• Motor Vehicle Records check required.

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.