SENIOR NEWS REPORTER - KMOV

About Gray Media Today, we are a growing multimedia company headquartered in Atlanta, Georgia. We are the nation's largest owner of top-rated local television stations and digital assets serving 117 full-power television markets that collectively reach approximately 37% of US television households. The portfolio includes 80 markets with the top-rated television station and 100 markets with the first- and/or second-highest-rated television station in average all-day ratings across 116 of such markets that were measured by Nielsen in 2025. We also own the largest Telemundo Affiliate group with 46 markets and Gray Digital Media, a full-service digital agency offering national and local clients digital marketing strategies with the most advanced digital products and services. Our 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 Gray Media Today, we are a growing multimedia company headquartered in Atlanta, Georgia. We are the nation's largest owner of top-rated local television stations and digital assets serving 117 full-power television markets that collectively reach approximately 37% of US television households. The portfolio includes 80 markets with the top-rated television station and 100 markets with the first- and/or second-highest-rated television station in average all-day ratings across 116 of such markets that were measured by Nielsen in 2025. We also own the largest Telemundo Affiliate group with 46 markets and Gray Digital Media, a full-service digital agency offering national and local clients digital marketing strategies with the most advanced digital products and services. Our 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 KMOV We operate a CBS + ABC duopoly in one of America's great news towns. That means more platforms for your work — First Alert 4 newscasts, new ABC 32 newscasts, and all-day streaming. KMOV is the most watched television/digital news operation in Missouri and Southern Illinois, with nationally-recognized and award-winning news, weather, and investigative content found both on‑air and online. KMOV won the prestigious national Edward R. Murrow Award for Best Newscast in 2023. Based in suburban St. Louis County, KMOV's home is a new multi-million-dollar state-of-the-art broadcasting and digital facility. Ranked as the #1 city in the nation in 2022 for new college graduates, St. Louis is now recognized for its low cost of living, convenient transportation, and robust arts and entertainment scene. Home to the world-famous Arch, St. Louis Cardinals baseball, St. Louis CITY SC, and St. Louis Blues hockey — St. Louis is quickly becoming THE place to be. Job Summary/Description First Alert 4 / ABC 32 in St. Louis is looking for a senior reporter who leads the market. This is not a job for beginners — the ideal candidate has 10+ years of reporting experience, preferably in a medium or large market. This is the station to work at in the St. Louis market if you want to grow and be part of a growing team that recently added ABC programming to the lineup. Growth is encouraged, and impactful reporting is front and center of everything we do. Duties/Responsibilities include, but are not limited to: What you will bring Lead the market with high-impact reporting that has other stations following up the next day Adapt quickly to breaking news; own the big story on linear TV, streaming, and digital Develop high-caliber sources that consistently break major stories Come ready as a self‑starter with bulletproof story pitches every day Strong digital execution across web, social, and streaming — digital is a must Understand the St. Louis audience; tap into real people for real stories Master the follow‑up: turn one story into ten over days and weeks Anchor shows as needed; work with experienced journalists Contribute enterprise reporting across all platforms Great attitude; contribute to a positive culture of teamwork Details : Starts as Monday–Friday; work across First Alert 4, ABC 32, streaming and digital; flexible schedule required; engage on social; comfortable in active breaking news on‑air and streaming; based in St. Louis. Qualifications/Requirements At least 10 years of reporting experience, preferably in a medium or large market Understands the complexity of covering news in a constantly changing market like St. Louis Proven high‑impact/enterprise reporting with strong source network Self‑starter with daily story pitches; strong breaking‑news skills Excellent digital execution (web, social, streaming) Able to anchor as needed Flexible schedule; willing to work flexible hours as needed Great attitude and team collaboration KMOV-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. #J-18808-Ljbffr Gray Media