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Job Location:
Columbia, IN - USA
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
12 hours 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 WIS:
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:
Are you ready to tell stories that move a community WIS TV the Midlands most trusted news source is seeking an exceptional Reporter/Multimedia Journalist to join our award-winning newsroom. If youre passionate about investigative journalism driven to uncover the truth and committed to making a real difference in peoples lives we want to hear from you. Join a newsroom where your work matters. WIS TV has a legacy of award-winning journalism and a deep commitment to the Columbia community. We invest in our journalists and provide the tools you need to tell powerful meaningful stories.
Duties/Responsibilities will include (but not be limited to) the following:
Pitch Shoot Write Edit & Present compelling impactful stories that resonate with the communities we serve
Develop relationships and cultivate sources to enterprise unique newsworthy stories daily
Excel in breaking news situationsthinking on your feet while maintaining journalistic integrity
Master multimedia storytelling across TV digital and social media platforms
Contribute to newsroom strategy through daily editorial meetings and long-term strategic newscast initiatives
Demonstrate editorial judgment while upholding AP Style standards and libel laws
Maintain professionalism both at the station and in the community fostering positive relationships with co-workers supervisors and viewers
Work flexible schedules including overnights weekends and extended hours for breaking news and severe weather coverage
Take on additional responsibilities as needed to support newsroom operations
Qualifications/Requirements:
Bachelors degree in journalism mass communication or related field (required)
Multimedia Journalist (MMJ) experience (preferred)
Producing experience (a plus)
Proficiency with ENPS and non-linear editing software such as EDIUS (a plus)
Excellent on-camera presence for both live and pre-recorded reporting
Clear conversational writing style with strong command of AP Style
Ability to multitask and work effectively under deadline pressure
Outstanding time-management communication and organizational skills
Capability to handle extended hours holidays overnights and specialized severe weather coverage
Clean Motor Vehicle Record (MVR Check required)
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)
WIS-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
