What are the responsibilities and job description for the MULTIMEDIA JOURNALIST - WVLT position at Gray Local Media, Inc?
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 43 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.
About WVLT:
At the doorstep of the Smoky Mountains and on the banks of the Tennessee River, Knoxville is home to the competitive 60th-largest television market in the country. In addition to being home to the University of Tennessee's flagship campus, Knoxville sports a walkable downtown, a sophisticated mix of culture and cuisine, a diverse and robust employment sector, advanced medical care, and amenities found in big cities yet in a city that retains a small-town feel.
Job Summary/Description:
WVLT Channel 8 is seeking a dynamic Multimedia journalist to join our newsroom. The ideal candidate must be able to produce compelling newscasts and memorable stories, thrive on breaking news, and not be afraid to show some personality too. Candidates must have excellent communication skills both on the air and in the newsroom. Someone who can handle breaking news situations on the air is a must. Also, one must possess a creative vision for what it takes to anchor a morning newscast.
Duties/Responsibilities will include (but not be limited to):
- Works with producer, news director, and assignment desk to plan daily live shots and weekend newscasts
- Must have excellent news judgment and journalism ethics
- Must have strong writing, storytelling, and reporting skills
- Must have strong producing skills (create a newscast rundown, write stories, build graphics, and coordinate with control room and field crews)
- Must be skilled in social media and online news production
- Must possess good organizational and time management skills
- Must have the ability to shoot and edit your own stories and the ability to go live
- Excellent live reporting skills required, ability to ad-lib during breaking news
- Must be someone who can enterprise great ideas, keep up with trending and timely topics, and be a team player
- Ability to fill other shifts as required, including holidays and weekends
Qualifications/Requirements:
- Degree in journalism or related field
- A minimum of 2 years of experience in on-air television news reporting, anchoring, and producing is preferred, but we are willing to train the right candidate
- Must have an on-air reel/link demonstrating abilities such as live skills, reporting, and anchoring
- Basic experience with newsroom computer systems is preferred (ENPS)
- Understanding of and adherence to AP Style (for digital platforms) and broadcast writing (for television)
- Ability to operate a field camera, editing, and lighting equipment
- Ability to lift/carry equipment ranging from 35-50 lbs
- Must have a valid driver's license and a clean driving record
- Ability to represent the station professionally/responsibly in the community and newsroom, and on social media
- Must have a desire to win, the ability to reflect on your work and apply feedback
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)
WVLT-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.
Gray Media encourages all new employees to be fully vaccinated against the coronavirus virus before the first workday.
