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Multimedia Journalist

WTVY

Dothan, AL 02-23-2024
 
  • Paid
  • Full Time
Job Description
About WTVY:

WTVY News 4 is the #1 local media organization producing news, weather, and original content for the Wiregrass region of Alabama, Florida, and Georgia. Located in downtown Dothan, AL, WTVY has been the area's favorite local broadcaster since 1955. News 4 takes pride in our winning culture and reputation as the ''Hometown News Leader.'' Leadership is about more than being the most popular. Come see how we're embracing our responsibilities to promote prosperity in the Wiregrass for all. Experience the energy of Dothan's impressive economic growth, while still enjoying a very comfortable cost of living.

Job Summary/Description:

WTVY News4 is looking for an ambitious Multimedia Journalist to join the Wiregrass's leading news team! Our news management team is focused on coaching, training, and innovation. News4 gives you opportunities to cover breaking news, and severe weather, anchor, and showcase unique stories specific to the Wiregrass, like the National Peanut Festival. Let us help you sharpen your journalism skills! Ideal candidates are hardworking and professional recent college graduates. This is a morning MMJ position.

Duties/Responsibilities include (but are not limited to):
- Develop sources and contacts from your assigned topic / beat
- Contribute to editorial meetings, including story pitches and feedback for others
- Produce daily content and special projects for broadcast and digital platforms
- Provide compelling live elements for broadcast and digital platforms
- Maintain journalistic integrity and professionalism
- Anchoring responsibilities as assigned

Qualifications/Requirements:
- Bachelor's degree in journalism or related field
- MMJ and/or anchoring reel
- (3) References

Interested applicants can go to https://gray.tv/careers#currentopenings, you may type in the job title, station call letters, or click on ''apply now'', upload your cover letter, resume, and references (include demo reel)

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

WTVY-TV/Gray Television, Inc. is a drug-free company.

Gray Television encourages all new employees to be fully vaccinated against the coronavirus virus before the first workday.

Jobcode: Reference SBJ-ro8w71-18-118-200-197-42 in your application.

Company Profile
WTVY

Gray Television supports local community interests by providing quality television broadcasting and exceptional service in each market we serve. Gray owns and/or operates television stations and leading digital properties in 93 television markets including the first or second highest rated television station in 85 markets. We are an unmatched broadcast pioneer that keeps getting bigger and better.