News Reporter / MMJ

Job Description

News Reporter / MMJ - WAVE

About WAVE:

WAVE News is the NBC affiliate for Louisville, KY. We offer nearly 60 hours of local television news per week and 40 hours of live programming in the field throughout the week of the Kentucky Derby.

Job Summary/Description:

WAVE 3 News wants to break news, not just cover it. We are looking for a Multimedia Journalist who digs, develops sources and embraces all aspects of the storytelling process - enterprising, shooting, writing, editing, and presenting on camera. Digital storytelling is a key component of our MMJ duties, so candidates must be skilled in using digital and social tools to enhance stories, gather information, and engage with the audience.

Duties and responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
- Develop and pitch unique enterprise stories daily
- Shoot, write, edit, and present compelling stories, either solo or with a photographer
- Optimize story presentation for each WAVE 3 News platform
- Participate in daily editorial decisions and long-term strategic newscast initiatives

Qualifications/Requirements:
- At least two years experience as a multimedia journalist
- Strong writing skills and editorial judgment
- Ability to shoot and edit on deadline
- Strong understanding of digital and social platforms
- Clean Driving Record
- Four-year college degree

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

Jobcode: Reference SBJ-gm9xnm-18-118-12-101-42 in your application.