Multimedia Journalist - Wdbj
Multimedia Journalist - Wdbj
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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.
About WDBJ:
WDBJ7 WZBJ and are a Grayowned dominant CBSaffiliated media powerhouse in beautiful Roanoke Virginia. Known as Your Hometown Station WDBJ7 and WZBJ serve 26 counties across the Blue Ridge Mountain region and produce more than 55 hours of awardwinning local news coverage more than any of its competitors in the Roanoke/burg market.
Headquartered in a stateoftheart digital broadcast center in Roanoke Virginia the station also operates Virginia bureaus in burg Blacksburg Lexington and Danville. For more than 63 years WDBJ7 has been the number one station of choice for viewers from Roanoke to burg and across the New River Valley.
Job Summary/Description:
The dominant #1 station in the 71st largest market in the country is looking for a journalist to work as an MMJ. We are looking for someone with a conversational delivery who can write edit and present compelling stories live. The ability to dig up interesting story ideas each day is an absolute MUST for this position. Creativity a strong work ethic and a passion for journalism are crucial for this job. If you have a strong desire to not only tell amazing stories but also grow as a journalist and learn from your coworkers then WDBJ7 could be the place for you. At least two years of experience working in a television newsroom is preferred.
Duties/Responsibilities will include (but not be limited to):
Arrive at the editorial meeting ontime at the start of your shift with at least two story ideas that could be produced for that days newscasts
Must assist with the overall content of news stories within newscasts. Expected to bring innovative story ideas to editorial meetings and contribute to the overall goal and direction of the station. Willing to field report stories as directed.
Must be willing to work flexible hours and possess the ability to work well with coworkers.
Performs other duties as assigned to a general assignment reporter.
Develops investigates writes reports and edits stories of interest
When assigned a laptop write and post a Web story in the car on the way back to the station.
Edit packages using the Edius system
Follow clothing and appearance guidelines.
Ability to generate investigative stories using sources to dig deeper
Responsible for working with producers to ensure story accuracy and to determine the best presentation of reports.
Capable of enterprising exclusive stories of interest and importance to local viewers and carrying out the overall goals of the station.
Perform creative and explanatory live shots and standups.
Writes and posts website stories prior to airing of the television version
Work mornings evenings weekends and holidays as needed
Performs other incidental and related duties as required and assigned
Research gather write and report news stories for onair and online in the most accurate appealing timely and creative way using all sources
Report live on the scene especially during breaking news
Conduct interviews in the field and onset
Develop and maintain sources of information and knowledge about assignments
Demonstrate sound news judgment collaborate with others to present the story in the best way
Enterprise hardnews researchdriven packages under tight deadlines
Participate in the story selection process through meetings regularly contribute story ideas
Attend/host/speak at community service schools and community events; meet and greet viewers
Post and regularly update stories and other material on the web often remotely while traveling
Must update social media sites daily including Facebook to report stories and interact with viewers
Possess a broad and working knowledge of the viewing area including people places things and history
Enter CG text and times into newsroom software 30 minutes prior to newscasts
Use knowledge of appropriate lighting to enhance overall news presentation
Present TV stories in alternative ways at least twice a week (nonpackage presentation)
Produce a daily one reporter package and one vo/sot/vo or other contribution on a different story
Critique feedback and training are part of the job
Communicate with the web staff and other appropriate staff members during breaking news
Follow clothing and appearance guidelines.
Must be a visual storyteller; perform creative standups and explanatory live shorts
Perform other jobrelated duties as assigned
Qualifications/Requirements:
At least two years of television reporting is preferred
Experience with ENPS newsroom software and/or Grass Valley nonlinear editing is a plus.
Experience with web writing social media posts is required
Excellent broadcasting writing experience is a must
Experience with digital cameras.
Editorial leadership skills are a plus
Have experience with many platforms including web mobile and social networks
Must possess a strong understanding of daily newscast content and work in conjunction with producers to develop a dynamic product.
Strong initiative attention to detail and advanced ethical decisionmaking skills required.
Must possess excellent interview and conversational writing skills
Excellent live reporting skills and strong oncamera presentation skills required
Basic computer knowledge including newsroom software (such as ENPS or INews) Microsoft applications and Internet use
Ability to and edit video with digital cameras
Able to produce and post content to our websites
Intermediate knowledge of social media
Must be able to work independently with limited supervision
Works well in a team environment
Ability to meet tight deadlines and work well under pressure
Strong initiative and attention to detail are required
Demonstrate solid news judgment and journalistic ethics
Maintain professional and ethical conduct at the station and in the community
Ability to maintain a positive work atmosphere by behaving in a manner that will work well with coworkers supervisors and viewers
Strong research skills including the ability to navigate online search engines
Must stay current with national and local news/weather
Ability to enterprise local hardnews stories
Bachelors Degree in journalism or related field required
Must hold a valid drivers license and be insurable
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
WDBJTV/Gray Media Inc. 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
