Digital News Reporter

Job Description

About WAFF:

WAFF is Huntsville, Alabama's #1 news station. We have a dominant digital presence in North Alabama and throughout the Tennessee Valley.

For over 68 years WAFF has served its 10 county DMA and is North Alabama's most trusted source for news and weather. We cover breaking news and weather all with a heart for the community. Visit https://www.waff.com/ to learn more.

Job Summary/Description:

As the WAFF Digital News Reporter, you will develop new content for the station's digital platforms, YouTube channel and social media accounts. You will appear on camera at the 48 Now Streaming Desk while writing stories for the website, apps, and social media pages. Your goal is to discover, create and distribute content within a multi-platform workflow.

You will be responsible for identifying and seizing opportunities to go live on our website, station apps and CTV devices. You will produce, present and direct from the 48 Now Streaming Desk. Additionally, you will be integral in coverage plans for major events like elections.

If you thrive on breaking news, enjoy speaking & writing and are technically inclined to multi-task while on camera, this is the role for you.

Duties/Responsibilities include (but not limited to):
- Respond quickly and aggressively to breaking news with live streams on multiple platforms.
- Create and maintain WAFF 48 livestream programming schedule for apps on mobile, Roku, Amazon Fire and Apple TV devices.
- Must be a strong writer, deeply knowledgeable about all current events, and have quick and thoughtful news judgment. You will write for WAFF's website and social pages.
- Should be comfortable on camera at the 48 Now Streaming Desk. You will host breaking news, live-streaming events, and other stories throughout the day. You will also promote upcoming newscasts and drive urgent coverage to a streaming audience.
- Occasional holiday or weekend shifts will be required.
- Occasional appearances on broadcast television news to report or promote content.
- Train other newsroom teammates on the usage of the 48 Now Streaming Desk.
- Assist in the creation of other original content for Streaming Apps, YouTube, and social media pages.

Qualifications/Requirements:
- College Degree in Journalism, Communications, English or a similarly related field
- Digital content experience including writing and video creation
- Reporting experience on digital platforms and/or on air
- Technical knowledge and understanding of various media platforms
- Innovative team player with an ability to handle a variety of responsibilities
- Must be willing to work in Huntsville, AL
- Ability to submit writing samples and video reels is a plus
- Experience in talk radio or podcasting is a plus

Qualified, interested applicants may go to https://gray.tv/careers#currentopenings, you may type in the job title, station call letters, or click on ''apply now'', and 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)

WAFF-TV/Gray Television, Inc. is a drug-free company

Gray Television encourages all new employees to be fully vaccinated against the coronavirus virus prior to or by the first workday.

Jobcode: Reference SBJ-g4qmz7-3-144-127-26-42 in your application.