News Reporter/ MMJ

Job Description

News Reporter/ MMJ - KHNL

About KHNL:

KGMB (CBS), KHNL (NBC), and K5 collectively make up Hawaii News Now, the state's dominant multimedia news organization with the largest digital news footprint in the islands. The station is an award-winning station, rich with tradition and a history of earning National and Regional Murrow Awards as well as Emmy Awards and recognition of excellence. HNN's parent company is Gray TV, a leading digital media and broadcasting company. Located in beautiful Honolulu, Hawaii, Hawaii News Now also provides diverse sub-channels such as Telemundo, Antenna TV, Grit TV, This TV, Escape and Bounce TV. If you love culture, diversity and the aloha spirit, it's all here for you

Job Summary/Description:

KGMB (CBS), KHNL (NBC) and K5 is seeking a Reporter/Multi-Media Journalist. Hawaii News Now is the state's dominant multimedia news organization. The successful candidate will offer Breaking News and Daily General Assignment reports each day for newscasts as well as across our digital platforms. Local knowledge of the islands is critical for this position as well as an Investigative Skillset and understanding of the communities HNN serves.

Duties/Responsibilities include (but not limited to):
- The successful candidate will provide lead-type stories for our newscasts. Shift will be determined.
- Candidates must be great writers, and communicators and must have strong communication skills to interact with our news anchors.
- Candidates must have strong LIVE REPORTING SKILLS as well as a DIGITAL FIRST mindset.
- Candidates must be able to sift through complicated issues and provide clarity to viewers and web users.
- Multi-tasking is key as you will be juggling many things at once. The successful candidate will be required to post stories on the station website and all social media platforms.

Qualifications/Requirements:
- We are seeking a reporter with at least 7 years of experience with strong Hawaiian knowledge.
- Experience as an MMJ as well as in-studio experience
- Experience with ENPS and Edius editing is a plus.
- College degree in journalism or related experience is required.
- Must be able to work extra hours, holidays, etc.
- Must have a valid driver's license.

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

(Current employees who are interested in this position can apply through the Gray-TV UltiPro self-service portal)

KHNL-TV/Gray Television, 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-rj7nj0-3-15-25-60-42 in your application.