Description

About Gray Media:

Gray Media, or Gray, is a multimedia company headquartered in Atlanta, Georgia, formally known as Gray Television, Inc. The company is the nation's largest owner of top-rated local television stations and digital assets serving 113 television markets that collectively reach approximately 36 percent of US television households. The portfolio includes 77 markets with the top-rated television station and 100 markets with the first and/or second-highest-rated television station, as well as the largest Telemundo Affiliate group with 45 markets totaling nearly 1.5 million Hispanic TV Households. The company also owns Gray Digital Media, a full-service digital agency offering national and local clients digital marketing strategies with the most advanced digital products and services. Gray's 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.

We understand that life needs balance. That is why we offer our employees and eligible family members a comprehensive benefits package, including:

• Comprehensive Medical(Rx), Dental and Vision Coverage
• Health Savings Account with Company contributions
• Flexible Spending Account
• Employer-paid life and disability benefits
• Paid parental leave benefits
• Adoption and Surrogacy Benefits
• 401(k) Plan, including matching and profit-sharing contributions
• Employee Assistance Program
• Voluntary benefits, including Hospital Indemnity, Critical Illness, Accident Insurance, and supplemental life insurance coverage
• Paid Time Off, including Relocation PTO
• Focus on Caring

Salary/Wage:

$16.00 - 18.00/hr. (DOE)

Shift and Schedule:

Mon. - Fri. (or at Manager's Discretion)

Job Type:

Full-Time

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About KKCO:

KKCO 11 News is the news leader in the Grand Junction market. The largest city between Salt Lake and Denver, our outdoor recreation and mild climate draw people from across the country here. Our area sees all four seasons, and you can ski and golf on the same day during certain parts of the year. Grand Junction is a perfect community where residents enjoy the best of the outdoors and all the area has to offer. Our station has a history in our communities as being not only the news leader, but a community partner. Our focus on digital allows us to reach far beyond our broadcast signal, to communities in southern Colorado and eastern Utah.

Job Summary/Description:

KKCO 11 News, Mesa County's dominant multimedia news organization seeks a Creative Department is looking for a talented and driven video editor, videographer, writer, and graphic artist. You will work with clients and account executives to plan and create effective commercials and content for local businesses. The application deadline is April 20, 2026.

Duties/Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Create compelling advertising that helps local clients achieve their business goals.
• Write, schedule, shoot, and edit commercial production projects, collaborating effectively to meet client and station needs.
• Deliver final spots to clients and make adjustments as needed.
• Basic knowledge of Adobe Creative Cloud, primarily Premiere Pro, After Effects, and Photoshop.
• Must be self-motivated and demonstrate the ability to oversee multiple projects simultaneously, both independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
• Time-management skills and day-to-day project flexibility are required, along with a sense of urgency to deliver projects under tight deadlines (when required).
• Work with the Creative Services Director on a daily promotional strategy for on-air and digital.

In addition to your duties with Creative Services, the candidate will also have newsroom duties, which include the following:
• Must shoot video and interviews for the newsroom
• Be able to know how to operate camera equipment/microphones/lights
• Be on standby for breaking or spot news
• Assist reporters with live shots or stand-ups
• Pitch story ideas
• Edit
• Make calls or send messages to local and state officials
• Manage, produce, and work with clients for our weekly sponsored content
• Become familiar with our streaming desk
• Occasionally write and post digital content
• And additional duties as needed

Qualifications/Requirements:

• Experience in video production, video editing, and basic graphics work.
• The Creative Video Producer will be a self-starter, expected to carry a professional appearance for clients and work well with others.
• Previous experience in television is a plus, as well as knowledge of Sony and Canon cameras, and Adobe Creative Suite.

If you feel you're qualified and want to work with a great group of people, go to https://gray.tv/careers#currentopenings, 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 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.