Current Available Jobs for KWWL

KWWL, the NBC affiliate serving Eastern Iowa is seeking an experienced Anchor/Reporter for our Morning Newscasts. 

If you’re passionate about news, love story telling and have some TV reporting and anchoring experience, let’s talk!

Qualified candidates must have a degree in Journalism, Broadcasting, Communications or related field.  Qualified candidates must have excellent writing and on-camera skills.  You’ll have a producer with you on our highly competitive Weekday Morning Newscasts.

We’re looking for a serious, creative journalist who is as comfortable in a live ad-lib situation as they are reading a prompter.  You’ll anchor Morning Newscasts, report after (VO/SOT’s or HFR) and represent the Station at community events.

The Waterloo-Cedar Rapids-Dubuque-Iowa City market is a great place to live with numerous colleges and universities, good quality of life, low-cost of living, ample recreation and close to Minneapolis, Chicago and Des Moines.

Want to join our award-winning team?  Apply online KWWL Careers - Allen Media Broadcasting

KWWL Television, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer

Overview:
KWWL, the NBC affiliate serving Eastern Iowa, is looking for a talented and creative
Promotions Writer/Producer to join our award-winning creative services team. This full-
time position is perfect for a motivated individual with a passion for storytelling, a sharp
eye for visuals, and the ability to thrive under tight deadlines.

Key Responsibilities:
- Write, shoot, and edit compelling promotional spots for KWWL’s daily newscasts and
station branding.
- Collaborate with the News and Sales departments to develop high-quality, on-brand
content that resonates with our audience.
- Manage multiple projects at once while meeting fast-turnaround deadlines.
- Operate professional video and audio equipment, including DSLR cameras, for both video
and still photography.
- Work independently and take ownership of assigned projects from concept to completion.
- Assist in shooting still and video elements for station events, image campaigns, and
commercial clients as needed.
- Coordinate with the traffic department to ensure correct scheduling of promotional spots,
including use of tools like WideOrbit (training provided, but basic system fluency is
expected).

Requirements:
- Proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite, including Premiere Pro, Photoshop, and After Effects.
- Strong copywriting skills tailored to news promotion and brand messaging.

- Proven experience producing fast-paced, high-quality video content.
- Solid knowledge of DSLR video production and photography.
- Familiarity with field production gear including lighting and audio setups.
- Ability to manage time effectively, take direction, and work independently.
- College degree in Communications, Media, Journalism, or a related field.
- A reel or portfolio demonstrating relevant experience is required.
- Comfort working with scheduling or content management systems; experience with
WideOrbit is a plus, but not required.

Preferred Skills:
- Experience working in a newsroom or broadcast environment.
- Knowledge of social media video trends and digital content creation.

What We Offer:
- A collaborative team environment.
- Opportunities to grow and explore your creative strengths.
- Competitive salary and benefits.

To Apply:
Please submit your resume, a link to your reel/portfolio, and a cover letter explaining why
you’re the ideal fit for this role.

NOTE:  This job description contains the basic requirements for the position and is NOT intended to be a complete list of responsibilities; other duties may be assigned.

EOE/Minorities/Females/Vet/Disability

KWWL Television is seeking a motivated multimedia journalist for our Dubuque location who is passionate about shooting, writing and editing compelling material for multiple platforms. You will be joining a team of storytellers in our Dubuque, Iowa newsroom creating both on-air and online content. Candidates should be self-starters who can multitask well under pressure while meeting tight daily deadlines.

A college degree is required. Previous experience in a television newsroom environment is preferred. Candidates must be able to shoot video and edit in a non-linear format. Live reporting from news scenes is also a big part of this job. Fill in anchoring is also a possibility.

To apply, please visit www.kimt.com or send cover letter and resume to: lburger@kwwl.com.

Any offer of employment is contingent upon successfully passing a pre-employment background screening.

Chosen candidate must also have a driver’s license and a clean driving record.

EOE/Minorities/Females/Vet/Disability

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Principal Duties & Responsibilities:

• Produce original digital content for all of KWWL-TV digital platforms, including but not limited to websites, apps and social media
• Excel in breaking news situations, accurately reporting and updating information as it happens online
• Work closely with assignment editors, broadcast producers and newsroom managers to coordinate three-screen synergy (TV, digital, mobile) around news coverage
• Use various metrics to identify digital content priority and placement decisions to grow digital audiences
• Copy edit content written by others and correct errors, grammar and punctuation following prescribed editorial style and formatting guidelines.
• Ensure all content meets company standards for journalistic integrity and production quality.

Specialized Knowledge/Skills/Abilities:

• Strong working knowledge and experience with an online CMS (Knowledge of BLOX is a plus)
• Strong grasp of posting to various social media channels, including Facebook and Instagram
• Excellent reading, writing, spelling, grammar and organizational skills
• Write in a smart, conversational and shareable manner with a creative format and style
• Strong understanding of AP style, SEO best practices, Google Analytics a plus
• Basic Photoshop and video editing skills
• Basic HTML knowledge
• Exceptional ability to multitask
• Ability to shoot video for digital platforms a plus

Education/Experience:

·         Bachelors degree in Communication/Journalism or related degree required.

·         A minimum of 2 years of experience in digital content and journalism

Work Environment/Mental/Physical Requirements:

High stress office environment with deadline pressures. Position will require you to prioritize tasks and multitask daily, and well as manage multiple projects simultaneously with frequent change in direction and priority. You must be able to work outside of normal business hours, including nights and weekends.

NOTE:  This job description contains the basic requirements for the position and is NOT intended to be a complete list of responsibilities; other duties may be assigned.

KWWL Television is seeking a motivated multimedia journalist who is passionate about shooting, writing and editing compelling material for multiple platforms. You will be joining a team of storytellers in our Waterloo, Iowa newsroom creating both on-air and online content. Candidates should be self-starters who can multitask well under pressure while meeting tight daily deadlines.

A college degree is required. Previous experience in a television newsroom environment is preferred. Candidates must be able to shoot video and edit in a non-linear format. Live reporting from news scenes is also a big part of this job. Fill in anchoring is also a possibility.

To apply, please visit www.kimt.com or send cover letter and resume to: lburger@kwwl.com.

Any offer of employment is contingent upon successfully passing a pre-employment background screening.

Chosen candidate must also have a driver’s license and a clean driving record.

EOE/Minorities/Females/Vet/Disability

JOB SUMMARY:  Deliver newscasts and/or report news and feature stories, blogs and other material originated by the reporter, or assigned by the editor, and read them accurately, clearly and concisely and in an engaging manner.   

Principal Duties & Responsibilities:

• Build network of informational sources that will enable the Company to stay ahead of its competitors. 

• Develop ideas for news, feature and enterprise pieces, as well as investigative stories. 

• Collect and analyze facts about newsworthy events by interview, investigation, or observation. 

• Gather accurate and interesting information for newscast presentations.

• Organize material and write articles based on the details and information obtained.

• Present clear, creative and accurate live shots. 

• Produce accurate, complete and compelling news copy on deadline.

• Use various social platforms to give updates as well as news stories to the public. 

Specialized Knowledge/Skills/Abilities:

• Excellent reading, writing, spelling, grammar and organizational skills. 

• Promotes teamwork and maintains attitude of cooperation with all station personnel. 

• Adept at ad-lib presentations, without aid of scripts and/or teleprompters.

• Possess exceptional research skills.

• Solid delivery, camera presence and clear enunciation.

Education/Experience: 

Bachelor’s Degree in Journalism or related field preferred, with minimum of (2) two years’ experience as news reporter. 

Work Environment/Mental/Physical Requirements: 

High stress environment with deadline pressures. Travel will be required on a regular basis. Position requires the transport of equipment weighing up to 60 lbs.  Position often requires work in extreme outdoor temperatures.

NOTE:  This job description contains the basic requirements for the position and is NOT intended to be a complete list of responsibilities; other duties may be assigned.