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Job Location:
Negaunee, MI - USA
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
3 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 45 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 WLUC:
WLUC has been a fixture in Upper Michigan for 70 years. The #1 rated WLUC is a market leader and an NBC affiliate. FOX UP News is #2 in this competitive five-station market.
WLUC is in Upper Michigan. Were located in a recreational paradise. Winter summer spring or fall if you enjoy the outdoors this is the place for you. Ten minutes from anywhere youll find a trail river lake or event to capture your desire. The small town setting is peaceful and safe but still has the big city entertainment and dining experiences. However its the people of Upper Michigan who make this area stand out. Theyre friendly helpful honest and fun.
Job Summary/Description:
This is an exciting opportunity to start your TV and online sports reporting career. It is a full-time position with a growing emphasis on digital video coverage. We want someone willing to build their skills with an emphasis on sports storytelling. This person should be dedicated to finding the stories in sports that connect with viewers on a human level not just reporting on the plays and scores.
Duties and responsibilities include but are not limited to:
- Writing for on-air and online
- Working knowledge of videography and non-linear editing
- Must meet deadlines and be able to multitask
- Work alongside our Sports Director and News Director
- Anchor three nights a week (Saturday Sunday Monday) and report the remaining two-- subject to change based on schedule needs
- Setting up feature stories for reporting
- Capitalize on opportunities for digital and social coverage
- LIVE shots
- Covering D-1 College Hockey programs at both Upper Michigan universities
- Emphasizing LOCAL sports coverage on the college and high school levels plus the outdoors
- Maintaining a professional appearance
Qualifications/Requirements:
This person should be able to enterprise stories that go beyond scheduled addition we want someone who:
1. has a strong understanding of the English language writing and grammar
2. has strong interpersonal skills
3. Is knowledgeable about using social media platforms to share sports coverage
4. works well in a team and is excited about collaboration
5. has a thorough understanding of the sports world as well as regional college and professional teams etc.
6. has a demonstrated background in sports reporting and/or experience in an educational program in which sports reporting was a central focus
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)
WLUC-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
- Social media site
- Indesign
- Daily Newspaper
- Soccer
- Sport contents
- Sports coverage
- Students Athletes
- Communication
- Reporting
- sport Events
- Softball
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
