Multimedia Journalist - Wlbt
Multimedia Journalist - Wlbt
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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 WLBT:
WLBT is Mississippis flagship station and the dominant #1 local TV and digital media in Central Mississippi. We are an NBC affiliate that consistently produces awardwinning local news coverage. Jackson MS is a market with a 24county DMA. It is Mississippis largest TV market and state capital offering great museums several local universities and a home to the largest medical facilities in the state including the prestigious University of Mississippi Medical Center. With our great weather Mississippi is about the outdoors. An extensive network of walking running and cycling trails is available across the metro. And if you love a weekend getaway Jackson is located within a short drive from the beautiful Gulf Coast beaches New Orleans Memphis Birmingham Nashville Dallas and Atlanta.
Job Summary/Description:
WLBT is looking for a curious thinker who wants to tell thoughtful stories to join the largest news team in the state. If you care about people and the issues that affect all our lives we encourage you to consider this multimedia journalist position.
Duties/Responsibilities include but are not limited to:
Write edit and publish stories on digital and linear platforms
Pitch thoughtful inquisitive stories in editorial meetings
Examine source information data and community issues with an investigative eye
Qualifications/Requirements:
Knowledgeable of governmental legal and civic processes
Excellent command of the English language
Excellent communicator with both the written word and oral expression
Understanding of the principles and ethics of fair journalism
College degree or equivalent military/work experience
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 and references
(Current employees who are interested in this position can apply through the GrayTV UltiPro selfservice portal
WLBTTV/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
Full-Time
