State House Reporter Wis-Tv

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 WIS-TV:

WIS is the #1 local media organization in the capital city market of Columbia South Carolina. It is the markets top-rated broadcast television station a digital publisher reaching tens of millions of users each year and the home of GDM Columbia a full-service in-house digital advertising agency with national scale. WIS is also the hub for Palmetto Sports & Entertainment a statewide broadcast sports network and an affiliate of Telemundo SC.

Job Summary/Description:

We are seeking an experienced versatile State House Reporter based in Columbia South Carolina. You will cover the South Carolina State House and statewide politics for all 6 Gray television stations that cover the state. This is a fast-paced high-impact role for a journalist who can develop sources break stories produce compelling TV and digital content and represent our stations with accuracy fairness and urgency.

Duties/Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

Report daily on state government legislative activity executive actions and major statewide issues affecting South Carolinians.
Develop and maintain a broad network of sources across the legislature state agencies political circles and advocacy organizations.
Produce high-quality accurate TV segments (live hits packages VOs SOTs) and digital-first content (short videos social posts articles) tailored to four station audiences.
Break or illuminate stories that have statewide impact; pursue enterprise and investigative reporting projects when appropriate.
Provide on-the-ground and live coverage from the Statehouse committee hearings press conferences and election events; travel across the state as needed.
Work closely with producers photographers digital editors and station managers in Columbia and partner stations to plan coverage and meet deadlines.
Translate complex policy and legislative actions into clear audience-friendly reporting.
Monitor and respond to breaking news; be prepared for irregular hours early mornings and evening coverage during legislative sessions or crises.
Maintain ethical standards in sourcing attribution and fact-checking; follow station editorial guidelines and legal best practices.

Qualifications/Requirements:

Bachelors degree in Journalism Communications Political Science or related field (or equivalent professional experience).
3 years of political/government reporting experience experience covering a state legislature strongly preferred.
Strong on-camera presence and proven ability to deliver live reports under pressure.
Demonstrated ability to produce polished TV packages write tight scripts and craft engaging digital content.
Excellent news judgment storytelling skills and ability to work on multiple stories to tight deadlines.
Strong written and verbal communication skills; excellent editing and multitasking abilities.
Reliable transportation and willingness to travel statewide on short notice.

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)

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Additional Info:

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