News Reporter / MMJ

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 WNEM:

At WNEM, it is our job and inherent desire to be the best local television station in the Mid-Michigan market and the #1 digital platform across the state, region, and country. We are committed to the highest standards of excellence in our local news, entertainment, information, and public service programming.
We have the top-rated news station plus a broadcast website. We are a Midsize market with the opportunity to grow. We are a self-starting team driven for success with unique selling opportunities for a creative seller. Essential to that effort is a foundation of honesty and integrity - qualities that help us earn and build trust with our viewers, co-workers, and business partners.

Job Summary/Description:

WNEM, a Gray Media station, is recruiting for a Reporter/MMJ. The WNEM Reporter/MMJ researches writes, reports, shoots videos, and edits news material for television newscasts and all WNEM news platforms and initiatives. This includes writing and posting daily on all digital platforms and social media. The successful individual will furnish a wide variety of news content either working alone or in tandem with other field personnel. The Reporter/MMJ contributes live shots utilizing technology for feeding stories to the Content Center. The individual will be called upon to represent WNEM in public in a professional and courteous manner. NO PHONE CALLS PLEASE.

Duties/Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
- Writes, reports, and presents live from studio and in the field, shoots and edits video news stories from concept to finish; contributes copy stories to newscasts and digital platforms.
- Performs live reports on a daily basis.
- Generates story ideas, cultivates news sources, and remains knowledgeable regarding places, events, and people in the news, local and national.
- Contributes to our minute-by-minute digital news efforts on all platforms with web content, social media posts, and live digital reports.
- Builds community contacts and shares information relating to upcoming events, meetings, or story developments.
- Presents stories via on-air, live from the set, live remotes, or live indoor locations.
- Serves as community ambassador for the news department.
- Responds to concerns of viewers.
- Makes personal appearances on behalf of the station.

Qualifications/Requirements:
- Bachelor's degree in Broadcast Journalism, Communications, or related field, or equivalent training and/or experience
- At least one year of experience in broadcast journalism
- Experience reporting (MMJ) news at a commercial television station preferred

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)

WNEM-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.

Jobcode: Reference SBJ-r04648-13-58-137-54-42 in your application.