MMJ / Reporter

Job Description

MMJ / Reporter

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 WTOC:
WTOC is a legacy station with a proud history in local news. If you're looking for an environment to grow and learn alongside a top-tier team of visual journalists, this is your chance.
Job Summary/Description:
MMJs are the front line of news gathering at WTOC. They are quick to respond to breaking news, determined to find the human impact on daily stories, and steadfast in building connections in our viewing area.
Duties/Responsibilities include, but are 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:
- A successful candidate will have strong time management skills, be self-sufficient, be able to adapt to different circumstances, and communicate clearly with staff back at the station.
- A college degree in journalism is preferred but not required.
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)
WTOC-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-d26566-3-138-175-178-42 in your application.