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Investigative Reporter / MMJ

WNEM

Saginaw, MI 03-13-2023
 
  • Paid
  • Full Time
  • Entry (0-2 years) Experience
Job Description
Investigative Reporter / MMJ - WNEM

About WNEM:

At WNEM, it is our job and inherent desire to be the best local television station in the Mid- Michigan market and the #1 digital platform across the state , region and the country. We are committed to the highest standards of excellence in our local news, entertainment, information and public service programming.

We have the top rated news station plus broadcast website. We are a Midsize market with opportunity to grow. We are a self-starting team driven for success with unique selling opportunities for a creative seller. Essential to that effort is a foundation of honesty and integrity - qualities which help us earn and build trust with our viewers, co-workers and business partners.

Job Summary/Description:

WNEM, a Gray Television TV station, is recruiting for a Investigative Reporter/MMJ. The WNEM Reporter/MMJ researches news material for television newscasts and all WNEM news platforms and initiatives. This includes writing and posting daily on all digital platforms and social media. The successful individual will furnish a wide variety of news content either working alone or in tandem with other field personnel.

Duties/Responsibilities will include (but not limited to) the following:
* Generates story ideas, cultivates news sources and remains knowledgeable regarding places, events and people in the news, local and national. Contributes to our minute-by-minute digital news efforts on all platforms with web content, social media posts and live digital reports.
* Builds community contacts, Shares information relating to upcoming events, meetings or story developments. Presents stories via on-air, live from the set, live remotes or live indoor locations.
* Serves as community ambassador for the news department. Responds to concerns of viewers.
* Makes personal appearances on behalf of the station.

Qualifications/Requirements:
• Bachelor's degree in Broadcast Journalism, Communications or related field, or equivalent training and/or experience. At least one year experience in broadcast journalism. Experience reporting (MMJ) news at a commercial television station preferred.

Qualified, interested applicants can, go to https://gray.tv/careers#currentopenings, you may type in the job title, station call letters, or click on ''apply now'', upload your cover letter, resume, and references

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

WNEM-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 to or by the first workday.

Jobcode: Reference SBJ-d5ox71-3-21-35-68-42 in your application.

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WNEM

Gray Television supports local community interests by providing quality television broadcasting and exceptional service in each market we serve. Gray owns and/or operates television stations and leading digital properties in 93 television markets including the first or second highest rated television station in 85 markets. We are an unmatched broadcast pioneer that keeps getting bigger and better.