News Reporter (Am) Wala
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Job Location:
Mobile, AL - USA
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
30+ days ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
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 top-rated 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 top-rated television station and 100 markets with the first and/or second-highest-rated 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 full-service 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 WALA:
WALA FOX10 News is the most-watched local media organization in the Mobile/Pensacola market producing the most hours of live news weather and original programming for the markets Gulf Coast. The main studio is located in Mobile Alabama (the founding home of Mardi Gras). WALA is the oldest existing television station in the state. FOX10 takes pride in its winning culture and its renowned and historic commitment to the community. WALA FOX10 News is seeking a high-energy morning reporter who is passionate about telling compelling stories and making a positive impact in the community. Were looking for a team player. Someone who is organized aggressive with breaking news and is constantly watching out for the next great story. We value attitude and effort above everything else.
Job Summary/Description:
WALA FOX10 News is seeking a high-energy morning reporter who is passionate about telling compelling stories and making a positive impact in the community. Were looking for a team player.
Duties/Responsibilities include but are not limited to:
- Reporting both in the field and studio and the possibility for fill-in anchor work.
- Research pitch and accept general reporting assignments from Executive Producers and/or Assignment Desk.
- Provide story narration on or off camera.
- Contribute content on multiple digital platforms.
- Contribute innovative concepts and ideas on a regular basis.
- Propose ideas for hard news stories follow-ups features and long-form content.
- Represent the station at various community events.
- Provide general assistance in the preparation of station newscasts.
- Other duties as assigned.
Qualifications/Requirements:
Education:
- Bachelors Degree in Journalism broadcasting or equivalent work experience
- Local travel required
Experience:
- Two years of general on-air news reporting experience. Journalistic skills editorial judgment with knowledge of editing and photography skills or equivalent work experience
Specific Knowledge Skills and Abilities:
- Ability to work under pressure adapt to change meet deadlines work well independently and with a team.
- Exceptional communication skills and excellent knowledge of current events
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 theGray-TV UltiPro self-service portal)
WALA-TV/Gray Media is a drug-free 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 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.
Key Skills
- Photography
- Video Editing
- Filming
- Interviewing
- AP Style
- Computer Literacy
- Research Experience
- Journalism
- Social Media Management
- Wordpress
- Video production
- Writing Skills
About Company
Gray Television, Inc. (NYSE: GTN and GTN.A) owns and/or operates over 100 television stations across 56 television markets that collectively broadcast more than 200 program streams including 103 channels affiliated with the CBS Network, the NBC Network, the ABC Network and the FOX Net ... View more
