Multimedia Journalist Evenings - Dc Bureau
Multimedia Journalist Evenings - Dc Bureau
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About Gray Media:
Gray Media or Gray is a multimedia company headquartered in Atlanta Georgia formally known as Gray Television Inc. The company is the nations largest owner of toprated local television stations and digital assets serving 113 television markets that collectively reach approximately 36 percent of US television households. The portfolio includes 77 markets with the toprated television station and 100 markets with the first and/or secondhighestrated television station as well as the largest Telemundo Affiliate group with 43 markets totaling nearly 1.5 million Hispanic TV Households. The company also owns Gray Digital Media a fullservice digital agency offering national and local clients digital marketing strategies with the most advanced digital products and services. Grays additional media properties include video production companies Raycom Sports Tupelo Media Group and PowerNation Studios and studio production facilities Assembly Atlanta and Third Rail Studios.
We understand that life needs balance. That is why we offer our employees and eligible family members a comprehensive benefits package including:
- Comprehensive Medical(Rx) Dental and Vision Coverage
- Health Savings Account with Company contributions
- Flexible Spending Account
- Employerpaid life and disability benefits
- Paid parental leave benefits
- Adoption and Surrogacy Benefits
- 401(k) Plan including matching and profitsharing contributions
- Employee Assistance Program
- Voluntary benefits including Hospital Indemnity Critical Illness Accident Insurance and supplemental life insurance coverage
- Paid Time Off including Relocation PTO
- Focus on Caring
Salary/Wage:
$85000 $90000/yr.
Shift and Schedule:
Mon. Fri. 2:00 pm 10:00 pm) Shift may vary
Job Type:
FullTime
About DC BUREAU:
The D.C. Bureau covers live breaking news politics and indepth investigations for Gray TVs 113 television markets. Its regional team works closely with stations covering issues directly impacting viewers in their markets. The national team reports on domestic and foreign issues affecting the entire country. It often travels with the President as he meets with world leaders overseas. InvestigateTV produces investigations for Gray TV and recently sparked new legislation on Capitol Hill. LocalNewsLive is a 24/7 livestreaming news network featuring stories from Gray TV stations.
Job Summary/Description:
Gray Media is looking for an oncamera multimedia journalist for its Washington DC bureau. This is an evening shift working Monday through Friday. Responsibilities include finding researching and reporting on stories and events of interest to the local communities served by Grays stations. The primary beat is politics and the ideal candidate is strongly interested in Congressional & national issues. The position requires a selfstarter who can and will work directly with station news directors to make national stories locally relevant and bring local issues to the national spotlight. The position requires a true team player who also has the drive to work solo and can be trusted alone on assignments.
Duties/Responsibilities include but are not limited to:
Delivering onair news events in an engaging exciting and accurate manner
Providing daily live shots for Gray TV stations
Using editorial judgment to help determine the content of news product
Pitching and researching stories
Conducting interviews
Shooting video
Writing TV copy
Editing video using Adobe Premiere
Setting up live shots with a TVU
Coordinating with stations to gather and distribute content
Using creative production techniques such as graphics and new forms of media (viewer pictures webcam interviews etc. to enhance stories
Posting stories and videos for digital and social media
Setting up studio and field equipment
Building contacts on Capitol Hill and around Washington
Filing and organizing completed stories in the archive
Performing other tasks as required by bureau management
Qualifications/Requirements:
At least 3 years of experience in a commercial newsroom preferred
BS/BA in journalism or communications
Ability to write and edit your own stories
Excellent knowledge of nonlinear editing using Adobe Premiere
Knowledge of TVU live technology
Knowledge of field and studio equipment
Experience with posting stories to news websites and social media
Knowledge of local news and newscast production
Working knowledge and interest in Capitol Hill politics and campaigns
Excellent communication skills both oral and written
Ability to meet deadlines prioritize assignments and handle multiple tasks simultaneously
Excellent time management skills
Computer literacy
Schedule flexibility
A valid drivers license and a good driving record
Ability to lift up to 50 lbs.
Willingness and ability to travel to local markets and for stories
*A link to the candidates reel is required and should be included in the application
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
DC BureauTV/Gray Media is 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 virus before the first workday.
Employment Type
Remote
Company Industry
Key Skills
- Filming
- HTML5
- Interviewing
- AP Style
- Research Experience
- Ftp
- Journalism
- SEO
- Final Cut Pro
- Video production
- Photo Editing
- Writing Skills
