News ReporterMmj - Wbrc
News ReporterMmj - Wbrc
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Job Description
About Gray Media:
Gray Media is a leading media company that owns and operates highquality stations in 113 television markets that collectively reach 36 percent of US television households.
We constantly strive for excellence. Through upgrading to the latest technology and seeking new ways to stay on top in our markets we focus on training and development of the best and brightest employees in the business.
About WBRC:
WBRC is the number one station in Central Alabama. We produce awardwinning news and weather content. We also have a dominant digital presence using WBRC the WBRC News app the WBRC Weather app and social media platforms to connect to a worldwide audience.
Job Summary/Description:
WBRC is looking for an EXPERIENCED Reporter/MMJ. The successful candidate can generate their own story ideas and has a strong track record of enterprise reporting and covering live breaking news as an MMJ. They must understand and incorporate social media material into their workflow.
Were looking for a team player who can write edit and tell great stories. Ability to work under tight deadlines on a flexible schedule that includes weekends evenings and holidays.
Duties/Responsibilities include (but are not limited to):
Develop stories and gather information by maintaining contact with sources
Respond aggressively and quickly to breaking news
Write news stories for newscasts and the web and post them to social media platforms
Coordinate crews in the field and communicate updates to news staff and management
Strong photography and nonlinear editing skills
Ability to meet deadlines
Must have excellent verbal and written skills
Must be able to work individually and/or in a group setting
Should show individual initiative and creativity in photography skills
Qualifications/Requirements:
Three years of reporting experience is required.
Dynamic oncamera energy and delivery with the ability to adlib.
Excellent writing packaging and live skills.
Solid news judgment.
Must be able to report in a broad range of styles with good onair presentation skills.
Demonstrated ability to work under pressure.
Familiarity with all distribution platforms including Facebook Twitter Internet etc.
A bachelors Degree in Broadcast Journalism or equivalent is required.
A valid drivers license is required.
If you feel youre qualified and want to work with a great group of people go to 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 theGrayTV UltiPro selfservice portal
WBRCTV/Gray Mediais a drugfree company
Additional Info:
Gray Media provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race color religion sex national origin age disability or genetics. In addition to federal law requirements Gray Media complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment including recruiting hiring placement promotion termination layoff recall transfer leaves of absence compensation and training.
Gray Media expressly prohibits any form of workplace harassment based on race color religion gender sexual orientation gender identity or expression national origin age genetic information disability or veteran status. Improper interference with the ability of Grays employees to perform their job duties may result in discipline up to and including discharge.
Gray Media encourages all new employees to be fully vaccinated against the coronavirus before the first workday.
Employment Type
Full-Time
