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MMJ / Reporter

Gray Television

Columbus, GA 03-13-2023
 
  • Paid
  • Full Time
Job Description
About WTVM:

WTVM-TV became the first television station on the air in Columbus, Georgia on October 6, 1953. WTVM continues to be the News Leader in the Columbus television market. The DMA stretches across the state line into portions of east Alabama and Auburn University. With a staff of 40+ news professionals, we broadcast more than 4 hours of news each day on WTVM and well as providing news for WXTX, the area's FOX affiliate & WLTZ, the area's NBC affiliate.

Job Summary/Description:

WTVM-TV is searching for a skilled MMJ/Reporter to join our Columbus newsroom. We are searching for an eager candidate who is looking to grow while contributing to the area's #1 news source.

Duties/Responsibilities include (but not limited to):
* Ability to tell complicated stories with ''live ability'' required
* Must possess a strong understanding of daily newscast content and work in conjunction with producers to develop a dynamic product
* Strong initiative, attention to detail, and advanced ethical decision-making skills required
* Present information in a fair, unbiased manner,
* Develop story ideas to present including digital components in morning/afternoon news meeting. Interview subjects and research facts for credibility
* Deliver content on social media and web. Edit video and stories for broadcast
* Ability to anchor, report, go live, field anchor, and present onset debriefs when needed
* Produce and anchor newscasts as assigned
* Must have the ability to post and edit stories multiply times throughout the day to web and social platforms

Qualifications/Requirements:
* Bachelor's degree in journalism or related field
* Excellent time management skills and an ability to prioritize tasks and information under pressure are required
* Must be able to work independently and as part of a team
* Must have scheduling flexibility

, upload your resume, cover letter and references

(Current employees that are interested in this position can apply through the Gray-TV UltiPro employee portal)

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

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

Jobcode: Reference SBJ-gwz6en-3-147-73-112-42 in your application.

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Gray Television

Gray Television supports local community interests by providing quality television broadcasting and exceptional service in each market we serve. Gray owns and/or operates television stations and leading digital properties in 93 television markets including the first or second highest rated television station in 85 markets. We are an unmatched broadcast pioneer that keeps getting bigger and better.