Multimedia Journalist

Job Description

About WHSV:

Located in the heart of downtown Harrisonburg, Virginia, WHSV has served our community for nearly 70 years. We've been honored by the Emmy's, Virginia Broadcaster's Association, and Virginias Associated Press Broadcasters for our work. Being a leader in our community is integral to the culture of WHSV. Our departments work together as a team to serve our community. We work hard and play hard. The Shenandoah Valley is our home, and we strive to make it an even better place to live and work each day.

Job Summary/Description:

WHSV-TV is accepting resumes for a full-time MMJ to work out of our main Harrisonburg newsroom and be among the first to report from our state-of-the-art studio debuting this fall. We are looking for a news junkie who comes to the table with enterprise stories, develops sources, dominates breaking news and embraces all aspects of the storytelling process - enterprising, shooting, writing, editing, and presenting on camera.

Duties and responsibilities will include (but not be limited to) the following:
- Write, shoot, and edit stories on your own for newscasts and website.
- Post and regularly update stories and other material on digital platforms.
- Use social media sites (i.e. Facebook and Twitter) to report stories and interact with viewers.
- Research, gather, & provide information in the most accurate, appealing, timely & creative way using all resources.
- Develop and maintain sources of information and knowledge about assignments for daily enterprise story pitches.
- Participate in story selection process through meetings, and contribute story ideas daily.
- Demonstrate sound news judgment, collaborate with others to present the story in the best way.
- Present TV stories in alternative and creative ways that emphasize storytelling techniques.
- Ability to lift 35-40lbs of gear.
- Recognize that he/she is a high-profile representative of our news organization in the community and conduct himself/herself in a professional and cordial manner.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
- Work evenings, weekends and holidays as needed.

Qualifications/Requirements:
- A broadcast communications/journalism degree is a plus.
- Strong verbal and written communication skills are a MUST!
- Must be a go-getter who has the ability to work well under pressure.
- Must be a self-motivator who demonstrates good news judgment and decision making.
- Maintain a positive attitude and work environment.
- Employment is contingent on a motor vehicle background check.

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

Jobcode: Reference SBJ-d202x2-3-15-27-232-42 in your application.