Gray Television
MULTIMEDIA JOURNALIST/REPORTER - WCTV (Tallahassee)
Gray Television, Tallahassee, Florida, United States, 32301
Multimedia Journalist/Reporter - WCTV (Tallahassee)
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. CTV Eyewitness News, the dominant #1 station in North Florida & South Georgia. Tallahassee is a vibrant city with lots to offer. With a major university and state government, there's always something going on. Some of the most desirable beaches are just about an hour away. Here, you'll travel up and down hilly canopy roads, lined with Live Oaks and Spanish moss. Tallahassee is a haven for outdoor enthusiasts, with numerous trails nearby. Job Summary/Description: We are looking for an MMJ/Reporter storyteller who enjoys pitching, gathering, writing, and shooting his or her own stories, and thrives on live shots. The right candidate will be a newsroom leader, helping establish visual and storytelling best practices in a Digital First environment. Our newsroom is focused on delivering emotionally centered stories driven by memorable characters and video. You should value community relationships, allowing you to make the pitch before the news release. Our next MMJ will have a demonstrated track record of developing strong sources. We believe strong sources result in strong pitches. Duties/Responsibilities include, but are not limited to: Generating story ideas and building local contacts. Shooting, writing, and editing daily content for newscasts and website. Demonstrated track record of compelling live reporting, including breaking, planned, and feature coverage. Operating portable live unit and conducting live shots from the field. Performing other duties as assigned by management. Qualifications/Requirements: 1+ years as an MMJ in a television newsroom BS/BA in journalism or communications, computer literacy, including newsroom computer systems Knowledge of North Florida, South Georgia communities, issues, and coverage opportunities A valid drivers license, good driving record, and proof of insurability. Experience in a commercial newsroom. Gray Television Participates in E-Verify. 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, 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. CTV Eyewitness News, the dominant #1 station in North Florida & South Georgia. Tallahassee is a vibrant city with lots to offer. With a major university and state government, there's always something going on. Some of the most desirable beaches are just about an hour away. Here, you'll travel up and down hilly canopy roads, lined with Live Oaks and Spanish moss. Tallahassee is a haven for outdoor enthusiasts, with numerous trails nearby. Job Summary/Description: We are looking for an MMJ/Reporter storyteller who enjoys pitching, gathering, writing, and shooting his or her own stories, and thrives on live shots. The right candidate will be a newsroom leader, helping establish visual and storytelling best practices in a Digital First environment. Our newsroom is focused on delivering emotionally centered stories driven by memorable characters and video. You should value community relationships, allowing you to make the pitch before the news release. Our next MMJ will have a demonstrated track record of developing strong sources. We believe strong sources result in strong pitches. Duties/Responsibilities include, but are not limited to: Generating story ideas and building local contacts. Shooting, writing, and editing daily content for newscasts and website. Demonstrated track record of compelling live reporting, including breaking, planned, and feature coverage. Operating portable live unit and conducting live shots from the field. Performing other duties as assigned by management. Qualifications/Requirements: 1+ years as an MMJ in a television newsroom BS/BA in journalism or communications, computer literacy, including newsroom computer systems Knowledge of North Florida, South Georgia communities, issues, and coverage opportunities A valid drivers license, good driving record, and proof of insurability. Experience in a commercial newsroom. Gray Television Participates in E-Verify. 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.