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About Gray Media:

Gray Media or Gray is a multimedia company headquartered in Atlanta Georgia. 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 WHNS:

Fox Carolina is located in Greenville South Carolina consistently named one of the best small cities in the US. Our DMA (#36) includes Asheville NC and offers a competitive news environment. Fox Carolina is emerging as the news leader producing 13 hours of news each weekday. Our team of award-winning professionals thrives in a fast-paced yet fun environment.

Greenville has an amazing downtown scene revolving around the Reedy River five-star restaurants and breweries and miles and miles of walking trails. For outdoor enthusiasts the Upstate and Western North Carolina offer lakes mountains and historical landmarks all within a short drive. Greenville continues to be named a top small city a top foodie city and one of the best places for young professionals in the country.

Job Summary/Description:

FOX Carolina is looking for a high-energy Breaking News Reporter/MMJ who doesnt just cover stories but owns them. We need a journalist who can think on their feet develop deep community roots and deliver impactful storytelling across every screen from the big one in the living room to the small one in a viewers hand. If you have an investigative mindset and a passion for affecting real change in the beautiful Upstate we want to talk to you.

Duties/Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

Own the breaking news cycle: Respond with urgency and authority to developing stories ensuring our audience is the first to know and the best informed.
Craft compelling narratives: Shoot write and edit stories that go beyond the surface to show how local events impact the lives of our viewers.
Lead on every platform: Write and post engaging content for our digital and social channels because news doesnt just happen at 5:00 and 10:00.
Enterprise unique stories: Dont just wait for a press release; develop sources and pitch original only-on-FOX stories every single day.
Deliver powerhouse live shots: Bring energy and clarity to your live reporting making viewers feel like they are right there on the scene with you.
Collaborate for impact: Work closely with our award-winning newsroom team to shape daily editorial decisions and long-term strategic coverage.
Champion journalistic ethics: Maintain the highest standards of integrity and editorial judgment in everything you produce.

Qualifications/Requirements:

A digital-first mindset: You understand that the story lives on social media our app and our website just as much as it does on broadcast.
MMJ versatility: Youre a Swiss Army Knife journalist who can shoot edit (EDIUS experience is a plus!) and present with professional polish.
Deadline dexterity: You thrive under pressure and can multitask like a pro when the clock is ticking.
Investigative curiosity: You have a natural need to know and the persistence to dig deeper into the stories that matter.
Conversational writing skills: You write for the ear and the heart following AP Style while keeping it accessible and engaging.
Flexibility and grit: Youre ready to jump in when the big story breaks whether that means weekends overnights or staying through severe weather.
A collaborative spirit: You believe that news is a team sport and you bring a positive can-do attitude to the newsroom every day.
The credentials: A 4-year degree in journalism or a related field and a reel that proves you can do it all. (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)

WHNS-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.