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NEWS REPORTER - KPTV
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A Reporter investigates and reports on news events and stories. Gathers information from interviews, site visits and background research, and writes reports for news and media outlets. May edit news stories or write news commentary. Covers a particular territory or specializes in a topic such as politics, sports, on an industry. Works for a news service or media company, or works freelance and takes assignments from news organizations.
$60,017 / year median in Oregon
-17% projected decline
Job Description
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 KPTV:
KPTV is a Fox-affiliated television station licensed to Portland, Oregon. Owned by Atlanta-based Gray Television, it is part of a duopoly with Vancouver, Washington-licensed MyNetworkTV affiliate KPDX.Job Description/Summary:
Portland, Oregon's #1 news station, FOX 12, has an immediate opening for a News Reporter. The top candidate will be a dynamic, high-level storyteller who gathers news for broadcast, web, and other platforms of the future. This reporter will contribute primarily to our 6.5-hour top-rated morning newscast, Good Day Oregon. Duties/Responsibilities include (but are not limited to):- Gather, write, and deliver news stories
- Appear on-air and coordinate live shots
- Develop sources within the community to gain unique, "Only On" insight and reports on important and impactful issues.
- Pitch leadable and/or original story ideas daily.
- Strong research skills, ability to employ critical thinking skills to dig and go "beyond the press release" and/or confirm incoming news tips via email or social media.
- Work with a sense of immediacy independently and as a team while exhibiting sound news judgment and ethics.
- Potential and drive to fill-in anchor, when needed.
- This position requires the employee to be able to drive for business needs. A valid driver's license and clean driving record (MVR) are required.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
Qualifications/Requirements:
- Bachelor's degree in Journalism or related field preferred
- Minimum of two years' experience working as a General Assignment Reporter in a television newsroom
- Willingness to work long hours and overtime If you feel you're qualified and want to work with a great group of people, go to https://gray.