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News Sports/ MMJ

WTVY

Dothan, AL 12-07-2023
 
  • Paid
  • Full Time
Job Description
News Sports/ MMJ - WTVY

About WTVY:

WTVY News 4 is the #1 local media organization producing news, weather, and original content for the Wiregrass region of Alabama, Florida, and Georgia. Located in downtown Dothan, AL, WTVY has been the area's favorite local broadcaster since 1955. News 4 takes pride in our winning culture and reputation as the ''Hometown News Leader.'' Leadership is about more than being the most popular. Come see how we're embracing our responsibilities to promote prosperity in the Wiregrass for all. Experience the energy of Dothan's impressive economic growth, while still enjoying a very comfortable cost of living.

Job Summary/Description:

Your Hometown News Leader is looking to hire a full-time News / Sports MMJ to help pave the way for a new type of sports reporting, focused on our community and the casual viewer. The ideal candidate is a self-starter, has good organizational skills, and can deliver energetic, compelling content across multiple media platforms, under tight, pressure-packed deadlines. This position is a great opportunity for a talented MMJ, producer, or recent college graduate. This position is a 3-2 rotating split between news and sports. News4 Sports covers Auburn, Alabama, Troy, Enterprise State, and Wallace College athletics in addition to all area high school sports. We also produce several sports specials each year on various events including Future Masters and the Iron Bowl.

Duties/Responsibilities include (but not limited to):
- Develop and execute unique content daily from your assigned topic or beat
- Contribute to editorial meetings, including pitching stories and giving feedback to others
- Produce daily content and special projects for broadcast and digital platforms
- Maintain journalistic integrity and professionalism
- Live elements, including anchoring opportunities, will be available

Qualifications/Requirements:
• ️ This person must be creative, energetic, competitive, and a problem-solver with strong communication and reporting skills. The ideal candidate demonstrates compelling storytelling, photography, and videography skills that go beyond play-by-play action. We are looking for someone who is both a team player and a solo star, focused on urgency and clarity
• ️ Real newsroom experience experience and a degree in journalism or a related field is preferred. Exceptional knowledge of a broad range of sports is required. This person must be able to work a flexible schedule and pass a Motor Vehicle Report

Qualified applicants, 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)

WTVY-TV/Gray Television, 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-r7pkvq-18-226-52-76-42 in your application.

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WTVY

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.