Multimedia Journalist

Job Description

About WHNS:

Fox Carolina is located in Greenville, South Carolina, consistently named one of the best small cities in the US. Our DMA (#36) includes Asheville, NC, and offers a competitive news environment. Fox Carolina is emerging as the news leader, producing 13 hours of news each weekday. Our team of award-winning professionals thrives in a fast-paced, yet fun, environment.

Greenville has an amazing downtown scene, revolving around the Reedy River, five-star restaurants and breweries, and miles and miles of walking trails. For outdoor enthusiasts, the Upstate and Western North Carolina offers lakes, mountains, and historical landmarks all within a short drive.

Job Summary/Description:

Fox Carolina is looking for an experienced journalist to join our award-winning news team. Do you want to be leading a newscast or being a part of team coverage going in-depth and sharing community news? Do you value personal development in the field of journalism? If you want to be on a team that is in it to win it, please apply.

Duties/Responsibilities include (but not limited to):
*Gathering data and relevant information on local and national newsworthy events
*Create and present accurate, fair, unbiased news content as assigned. Responsible for providing news and information across multiple platforms and presenting content both inside the Fox Carolina studios and in the field
*Develop and maintain a network of news sources to create exclusive local news content
*Shoot and edit stories
*Work cross-functionally and cooperatively as a team member under tight deadlines
*The ability to interact professionally and effectively with all internal Fox Carolina employees and external organizations
*Ability to read and understand a variety of materials ranging from daily newspapers/news sites, professional journals, technical reports, and legal documents
*Interpret information to establish facts and determine truth
*Creatively find new and entertaining ways to present content
*Should be well presented on-camera
*Ability to handle a variety of tasks, and make sound decisions in a fast-paced, deadline-driven, stressful environment
*Demonstrated ability of good news judgment
*Must want to be a part of the community joining in events throughout the area

Qualifications/Requirements:
*5 years of experience as a television reporter in a top 100 market
*Basic understanding of Windows-based electronics and the ability to learn ENPS as well as new systems as they are implemented.
*BS/BA in Journalism/Communications or equivalent background
*Flexibility with respect to scheduling and/or assigned work shifts

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 (include your demo reel)

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

WHNS-TV/Gray Media, Inc. 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-rj39jb-3-147-48-198-42 in your application.