Multimedia Journalist Wlfi

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 WLFI:

Established in 1953 WLFI (News 18) is the premier television station serving the Lafayette-West Lafayette area - DMA Market 189. As a CBS affiliate it provides comprehensive local news weather and sports coverage across West-Central Indiana. The Lafayette-West Lafayette area is a dynamic blend of small-town charm and high-tech innovation. Lafayette serves as the scenic county seat featuring a vibrant walkable downtown filled with quaint local shops & eclectic dining. Across the river West Lafayette is the proud home of Purdue University part of the BIG 10 Athletic Conference and nationally ranked in multiple areas. Purdue is also an international hub for research. Overall the area offers a rich quality of life with over 50 parks the Columbian Park Zoo and the Celery Bog Nature Area. With its proximity to Indianapolis and Chicago it provides a perfect balance of Midwestern hospitality and global influence.

Job Summary/Description:

WLFI is seeking an experienced Multimedia Journalist to join our team.

Duties/Responsibilities will include (but not be limited to):

- Develop gather shoot write and edit compelling news stories on a daily basis
- Report live from the field as assigned
- Write edit and post compelling content for the website
- Contribute story ideas on a regular basis organizational skills and working under pressure are a must
- Develop and maintain contacts and news sources
- Must attend and represent the station at community events regularly
- Other job-related duties as required

Qualifications/Requirements:

- Experience preferred but not required
- College degree in journalism or related field
- Valid drivers license and clean driving record required
- Strong News judgment
- Strong Writing Skills
- Ability to work in a fast-paced environment under pressure of strict deadlines
- Non-linear editing
- ENPS
- Web Publishing Skills
- Background 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)

WLFI-TV/Gray Media Inc. 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.