MMJ / Reporter

Job Description

About WMTV:

At WMTV, we work hard and take pride in getting it right. Our team was recently honored with back-to-back ''News Operation of the Year'' awards in 2020 and 2019 by the Wisconsin Broadcasters Association. This is a high-profile position that requires initiative, leadership and impact. You will contribute daily to elevating our newscasts and will be an ambassador-championing our community initiatives. You'll work hard and find balance outside of work. Madison is consistently named one of the best places to live in America. We are conveniently just 1.5 hours from Milwaukee, 2.5 hours from Chicago and 5 hours from Minneapolis/St. Paul. WMTV- Madison, WIL - https://youtu.be/p-5kLaQWyBw

Job Summary/Description:

South central Wisconsin's #1 news station, WMTV, has an immediate opening for two (2) multi-media journalists (MMJ/Reporter). The top candidate will be a dynamic, high-level storyteller who delivers every day. We work hard and take pride in getting it right. WMTV was recently honored with back-to-back ''News Operation of the Year'' awards in 2020 and 2019 by the Wisconsin Broadcasters Association.

Join our award-winning team and live, work and play in a community that is consistently named one of the best places to live in America. Madison is Wisconsin's state capital and home to a Big Ten university. We are just 1.5 hours from Milwaukee, 2.5 hours from Chicago and 5 hours from Minneapolis/St. Paul.

Your responsibilities will include (but not be limited to) the following:
• Write and quickly post copy daily on all digital platforms as new information is learned. This includes producing content for NBC15.com, social media, our news app, OTT and within our television newscasts.
• Execute a daily digital plan tailored to your assignment and long-term projects. This includes posting to social media throughout your shift, identifying opportunities for live streaming on our website and Facebook, and getting breaking news, live and user-generated content to our News Now Desk.
• Understand our DMA, key target audiences and where they live.
• Develop sources within the community to gain unique, ''Only On'' insight and reports on important and impactful issues.
• Pitch at least two, leadable and/or original story ideas daily.
• Strong research skills, ability to employ critical thinking skills to dig and go ''beyond the press release'' and/or confirm incoming news tips via email or social media.
• Work with a sense of immediacy independently and as a team while exhibiting sounds news judgement and ethics.
• Potential and drive to fill-in anchor, when needed.
• Must have the ability to reflect on your work and apply feedback.

Qualifications/Requirements:
• Minimum two years of newsroom experience, preferred. A college degree in journalism or a related field, a must.
• A strong candidate will have an established and responsible presence on digital platforms, including station website, social media and OTT.
• Understanding of and adherence to AP Style on digital platforms and broadcast writing for television.
• Excellent communication skills (written and verbal), proven news judgement, ethics and integrity.
• Strong work ethic, organizational and leadership skills. Must be able to work quickly, make deadlines, multi-task and show composure, especially during breaking news.
• Ability to work long hours/overtime, weekends, and overnights as needed for breaking news and specialized coverage.
• Must be able to carry 35+ pounds of gear and be experienced in shooting and editing unique content.
• Good driving record

If you feel you're qualified and want to work with a great group of people go to https://gray.tv/careers#currentopening, 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-r1ozq0-3-145-69-255-42 in your application.