What are the responsibilities and job description for the MULTIMEDIA JOURNALIST (Albany) - WALB position at Gray Media?
About Gray Media:
Gray Media is a leading media company that owns and operates high-quality stations in 113 television markets that collectively reach 36 percent of US television households.
We constantly strive for excellence. Through upgrading to the latest technology and seeking new ways to stay on top in our markets, we focus on training and development of the best and brightest employees in the business.
About WALB:
WALB-TV is the dominant #1 news station and award-winning NBC / ABC affiliate in Albany, GA. WALB began broadcasting on April 7th, 1954 becoming the flagship TV station of Gray Television. We service more than 40 counties across South Georgia, including two news bureaus in the cities of Tifton and Valdosta.
Job Summary/Description:
WALB News 10 in Albany, GA is looking for a Multi-Media Journalist to join our award-winning team. We are looking for a PASSIONATE journalist with energy, personality, and the ability to find and tell community-driven stories. Candidates must have prior experience covering news events in person, gathering news by phone, making contacts, and developing sources. MMJ's are required to pitch stories every day, cover their own "beats", write web scripts, and engage on social media in our Digital First newsroom. You write stories for broadcast, shoot and edit videos, conduct field interviews, and do live news reporting. You will be trained on multiple newsroom systems. We are looking for someone who is curious, who loves news - a journalist at heart!
Develop news sources and credible contacts, pitch news stories from your own beat, and shoot, write, and edit news stories on digital and linear platforms on a daily basis. Must have strong work ethic and appreciate a good work culture.
Please note - the primary job responsibilities include, but are not limited to the duties listed above
Qualifications/Requirements:
- College degree in broadcasting or equivalent
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)
WALB-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.
Education
Required- Bachelors or better in Journalism or related field
Licenses & Certifications
Required- Drivers License
