Gray Media
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About Gray Media Gray Media, formerly Gray Television, Inc., is a multimedia company headquartered in Atlanta, Georgia. It is the nation’s largest owner of top‑rated local television stations, serving 113 markets that reach 36 % of U.S. TV households. Its portfolio includes 77 markets with a top‑rated station and 100 markets with a first or second‑highest rated station, as well as the largest Telemundo affiliate group with 43 markets. Gray also owns Gray Digital Media, a full‑service digital agency, and several video production companies and studio facilities.
Benefits
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 with matching and profit‑sharing contributions
Employee Assistance Program
Voluntary benefits: Hospital Indemnity, Critical Illness, Accident Insurance, supplemental life insurance coverage
Paid Time Off, including Relocation PTO
Salary/Wage $18.00 /hr.
Shift and Schedule The schedule will be based on the needs of the station.
Job Type Full‑time.
Job Summary 23 WIFR in Rockford, Illinois, is searching for an enterprising and dedicated multimedia journalist. The ideal candidate will write, edit, and shoot engaging news and sports content; develop and execute enterprise stories regularly; contribute consistently to the station’s social media and digital platforms; maintain a commitment to accuracy, fairness, and ethics; meet daily production deadlines; and perform other duties as assigned.
You will shoot, write, and edit news packages for air and produce content for the website and social media pages. Our MMJs bring ideas to the table, dig for stories, and focus on detail and real people.
Qualifications
Ability to work on deadlines and adapt to breaking news.
Working knowledge of all social media platforms, strong writing skills, and solid on‑air delivery.
Good news judgment and ability to make quick, accurate decisions.
Valid driver’s license and good driving record.
Equal Employment Opportunity Gray Media provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, or genetics. The company also complies with applicable state and local nondiscrimination laws.
Gray Media expressly prohibits any form of workplace harassment based on protected characteristics. Improper interference with the ability of employees to perform their job duties may result in discipline, up to and including discharge.
Seniority Level Entry level.
Employment Type Full‑time.
Job Function Marketing, Public Relations, and Writing/Editing.
Industries Broadcast Media Production and Distribution.
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About Gray Media Gray Media, formerly Gray Television, Inc., is a multimedia company headquartered in Atlanta, Georgia. It is the nation’s largest owner of top‑rated local television stations, serving 113 markets that reach 36 % of U.S. TV households. Its portfolio includes 77 markets with a top‑rated station and 100 markets with a first or second‑highest rated station, as well as the largest Telemundo affiliate group with 43 markets. Gray also owns Gray Digital Media, a full‑service digital agency, and several video production companies and studio facilities.
Benefits
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 with matching and profit‑sharing contributions
Employee Assistance Program
Voluntary benefits: Hospital Indemnity, Critical Illness, Accident Insurance, supplemental life insurance coverage
Paid Time Off, including Relocation PTO
Salary/Wage $18.00 /hr.
Shift and Schedule The schedule will be based on the needs of the station.
Job Type Full‑time.
Job Summary 23 WIFR in Rockford, Illinois, is searching for an enterprising and dedicated multimedia journalist. The ideal candidate will write, edit, and shoot engaging news and sports content; develop and execute enterprise stories regularly; contribute consistently to the station’s social media and digital platforms; maintain a commitment to accuracy, fairness, and ethics; meet daily production deadlines; and perform other duties as assigned.
You will shoot, write, and edit news packages for air and produce content for the website and social media pages. Our MMJs bring ideas to the table, dig for stories, and focus on detail and real people.
Qualifications
Ability to work on deadlines and adapt to breaking news.
Working knowledge of all social media platforms, strong writing skills, and solid on‑air delivery.
Good news judgment and ability to make quick, accurate decisions.
Valid driver’s license and good driving record.
Equal Employment Opportunity Gray Media provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, or genetics. The company also complies with applicable state and local nondiscrimination laws.
Gray Media expressly prohibits any form of workplace harassment based on protected characteristics. Improper interference with the ability of employees to perform their job duties may result in discipline, up to and including discharge.
Seniority Level Entry level.
Employment Type Full‑time.
Job Function Marketing, Public Relations, and Writing/Editing.
Industries Broadcast Media Production and Distribution.
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