Bureau Multimedia Journalist

Job Description

BUREAU MULTIMEDIA JOURNALIST - WLUC (Iron Mountain)

About WLUC:

WLUC has been a fixture in Upper Michigan for over 65 years. The #1 rated WLUC is the market leader and an NBC affiliate. The FOX UP News is #2 in this competitive six station market. Watch this video to learn what it's like to live and work on our team: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=A0_1J4EjFZk

The U.P. is a recreational paradise. Winter, summer, spring or fall, if you enjoy the outdoors, this is the place for you. Ten minutes from anywhere, you'll find a trail, river, lake or event to capture your desire. The small town setting is peaceful and safe, but still has the big city entertainment and dining experiences. But it's the people of Upper Michigan that make this area stand out. They're friendly, helpful, honest and fun.

Job Summary/Description:

As an bureau MMJ you'll do it all. You'll enterprise stories reporting from the field and shooting your own video. You'll then handle writing the story, editing it and producing the story for on-air. You'll also be handling LIVE shots from the scene with a videographer. Social media is a big part of our news coverage. Posting stories and communicating with viewers through the WLUC Website, Facebook, Twitter and Instagram is a must.

Duties/Responsibilities will include (but not be limited to):
• Writing for on-air and on-line
• Conversational story delivery
• Knowledge of videography
• Knowledge of video editing
• Must meet deadlines and be able to multi-task
• Great attitude and enjoy working with others
• Strong work ethic
• Enjoy talking with people
• Social Media involvement and knowledge
• Professional appearance

Qualifications/Requirements:
• Must have a valid driver's license
• A command of the English language, spelling and grammar are required.
• Personal appearances in the community and station functions is an important part of the job
• A strong grasp of the English language, spelling and grammar is a MUST!

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'', upload your resume, cover letter and references

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

WLUC-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-r1jm8m-18-217-108-153-42 in your application.