Mmj/ Reporter - TV

Job Description

About Gray Media:
Gray Media is a leading media company that owns and operates high-quality stations in 113 television markets that collectively reach 36 percent of US television households.
We constantly strive for excellence. Through upgrading to the latest technology and seeking new ways to stay on top in our markets, we focus on training and development of the best and brightest employees in the business.
About WMC:
WMC, Action News 5 in Memphis is the NBC affiliate and legacy news station in the highly competitive Memphis, Tennessee Market. Action News 5 is driven by the community. We find
solutions to problems that impact the people across four states. Through in-depth journalism and local partnerships, we strive to inform, inspire, empower, and support Memphis and the Mid-South. Our team at WMC, Action News 5 is always pushing the technology envelope. Broadcast and digital media innovation are in our DNA. Our team produces 46.5 hours of local programming on broadcast and more than 100 hours on OTT including nearly 60 NCAA Division I men's and women's sporting events for ESPN Plus.
Job Description/Summary:
An MMJ at Action News 5 in Memphis, Tennessee is the primary news of the day and breaking news journalist. You will provide reports in multiple shows across all platforms.

Duties/Responsibilities include (but not limited to):
- Primary news of-day journalist who will be LIVE across multiple platforms
- Create compelling content for broadcast, streaming, digital, and social platforms daily
- Cover breaking/ spot news
- Develop a strong network of sources in the community
- Seek out diverse perspectives and include those voices in stories
- Drive to/from stories; shoot video, write scripts, and edit stories (VO, VOSOT, PKG)
- Be collaborative when working with a photographer
- Present stories live in the field and the studio as needed
Qualifications/Requirements:
- Bachelor's degree in broadcast journalism or related field, or equivalent training and/or experience
- At least two years working as a multimedia journalist
- Outstanding broadcast writing, interpersonal, and time management skills
- Proficiency with AP Style and social media platforms
- Ability to produce well-written, visually compelling stories under tight deadlines
- Strong news judgment
- Must provide a link to samples of recent work
If you feel you're qualified and want to work with a great group of people go to https://gray.tv/careers#currentopenings, 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 the Gray-TV UltiPro self-service portal)
WMC-TV/Gray Media is a drug-free company

Gray Media encourages all new employees to be fully vaccinated against the coronavirus virus before the first workday.
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Jobcode: Reference SBJ-d90p47-18-190-152-109-42 in your application.