Multimedia Journalist

Job Description

Multimedia Journalist

About Gray Media:
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.
We understand that life needs balance. That is why we offer our employees and eligible family members a comprehensive benefits package, including:
• Comprehensive Medical(Rx), Dental and Vision Coverage
• Health Savings Account with Company contributions
• Flexible Spending Account
• Employer-paid life and disability benefits
• Paid parental leave benefits
• Adoption and Surrogacy Benefits
• 401(k) Plan, including matching and profit-sharing contributions
• Employee Assistance Program
• Voluntary benefits, including Hospital Indemnity, Critical Illness, Accident Insurance, and supplemental life insurance coverage
• Paid Time Off, including Relocation PTO
• Focus on Caring
Salary/Wage:
$37,440 - $39,000
Shift and Schedule:
Mon. - Fri. (3:00 am - 1:00 pm)
Job Type:
Full-Time
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Job Summary/Description:
WGEM is looking for a multimedia journalist to join our Emmy award-winning news team. We are seeking qualified candidates who have a passion for storytelling and news gathering, with a strong understanding of how news is delivered on multiple platforms. You will shoot, write, and edit content for our digital and broadcast platforms. During newscasts, you may be teamed with a photojournalist for active LIVE storytelling.
Duties/Responsibilities include (but are not limited to):
- Shooting, writing, and editing daily content for newscasts, web, and social media.
- Enterprise story ideas and build local contacts.
- Perform other duties necessary to assist the newsroom as assigned by management.
- Present information in a fair, unbiased manner, ensuring the information is accurate and of interest to viewers.
Qualifications/Requirements:
- Bachelor's Degree in journalism, communications, or related field.
- Experience with news and video editing software is a benefit.
- A valid driver's license is a must.
- Solid technical and computer skills, and understanding of how content is turned on multiple media platforms.
- Ability to handle moderate stress on a regular basis meet daily and long-range deadlines, work well with others in a team atmosphere
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)
WGEM-TV/Gray Media, Inc. is a drug-free company

Gray Media encourages all new employees to be fully vaccinated against the coronavirus virus before the first workday.
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Jobcode: Reference SBJ-j65n4e-18-97-14-90-42 in your application.