Multimedia Journalist

Job Description

MULTIMEDIA JOURNALIST - KXII (SHERMAN)

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 KXII:

Would you like to advance your career at an award-winning television station that leads the market in both news and programming? What we do at KXII matters, perhaps more than it ever has before. With an endless choice of sources, more people turn to KXII 12Media for local news, weather coverage, and entertainment programming. We take pride in being the source most Texomans choose, whether watching television, reading online, following through social media, or consuming our content in any combination of these ways. Our employees contribute to that success on a daily basis. A dedicated group of experienced veterans and young professionals work hard morning, noon, and night to serve our community by giving our customers the best quality content possible. We are where our community turns when severe weather threatens and when huge stories break. Regardless of their position, our employees take pride in that every day.

Job Summary/Description:

KXII-TV News 12 is seeking a multimedia journalist to help bring the stories that matter to Texomans into their homes and onto our digital platforms from our main Sherman, TX newsroom. This is a full-time, on-air news reporting position working directly under the news director and anchors with producers. You'll learn the ropes from an experienced, award-winning news team, and tell stories that air in the market's top-rated newscasts, as well as contribute your material to our digital platforms.

Duties/Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
- Write, shoot, and edit stories on your own for daily newscasts, website, and social platforms
- Post and regularly update stories and other material on our digital properties
- Use social media sites, including Facebook, to report stories and interact with viewers
- Research, gather, & provide information in the most accurate, appealing, timely & creative way using all resources
- Develop and maintain sources of information and knowledge about assignments
- Participate in the story selection process through meetings, and contribute story ideas daily
- Demonstrate sound news judgment, and collaborate with others to present the story in the best way
- Ability to travel for assignments, as needed
- Ability to lift 35-40 lbs of gear
- Recognize that he/she is a high-profile representative of our news organization in the community and conduct himself/herself in a professional and cordial manner
- Perform other duties as assigned
- Work evenings, weekends, and holidays as needed

Qualifications/Requirements:
- Ability to shoot and edit videos, write scripts, and effectively communicate live on-air. **PLEASE INCLUDE LINK TO DEMO REEL**
- Flexibility in scheduling, to respond to the changing news landscape
- A degree in journalism or related field, or equivalent professional experience.
- Familiarity with non-linear editing, TVU, JVC ENG, and Social Media.
- Valid Driver's License with good driving record. Employment is contingent on a pre-employment motor vehicle background check.

If you feel you're qualified and want to work with a great group of people go to https://gray.tv/careers#currentopening, you may type in the job title, station call letters, or click on ''apply now'', upload your resume, and references

(Current employees who are interested in this position can apply through the Gray-TV UltiPro self-service portal)

KXII-TV/Gray Media Group, Inc. is a drug-free company

Gray Media encourages all new employees to vaccinate against the coronavirus before the first workday fully.

Jobcode: Reference SBJ-g6m828-3-147-58-135-42 in your application.