General Assignment/Mmj Reporter - Wanf

About Gray Media:

Gray Media, or Gray, is a multimedia company headquartered in Atlanta, Georgia, formally known as Gray Television, Inc. The company is the nation's largest owner of top-rated local television stations and digital assets serving 113 television markets that collectively reach approximately 36 percent of US television households. The portfolio includes 77 markets with the top-rated television station and 100 markets with the first and/or second-highest-rated television station, as well as the largest Telemundo Affiliate group with 43 markets totaling nearly 1.5 million Hispanic TV Households. The company also owns Gray Digital Media, a full-service digital agency offering national and local clients digital marketing strategies with the most advanced digital products and services. Gray's additional media properties include video production companies Raycom Sports, Tupelo Media Group, and PowerNation Studios, and studio production facilities Assembly Atlanta and Third Rail Studios.

About WANF:

Atlanta News First has served Atlanta communities for more than 50 years with local news, weather, sports, and entertainment. WANF, WPCH (CW), and PSN (Peachtree Sports Network) are owned by Gray Television, headquartered in Atlanta, Georgia. Would you like to work in the #6 market in a city with a thriving economy and a vibrant culture? WANF and WPCH provide the community with award-winning local news coverage, dedicated community service, and effective marketing solutions for area businesses. Come to Atlanta for the opportunity. The energy. The chance to dream where there's space to contribute. Where creatives, universities, entrepreneurs, and the world's biggest brands intersect. Atlanta has a unique culture all its own with a young population, a bustling city center packed with urban parks and amenities, and famously walkable neighborhoods.

Job Summary/Description:

If you are a multimedia journalist who is energized by a fast-paced news environment, keep reading! Atlanta News First is looking for an experienced, hungry MMJ who is resourceful and competitive. This position is perfect for an independent MMJ who can find and tell a great enterprise story and also pivot to breaking news coverage when needed.

Duties/Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Create compelling content for broadcast, streaming, digital, and social platforms daily
• Cover breaking/ spot news aggressively and effectively
• 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 broadcast scripts, and edit stories (VO, VOSOT, PKG) under tight deadlines
• Produce digital stories independently or with a digital producer
• Present stories live in the field and the studio as needed

Qualifications/Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in broadcast journalism or related field, or equivalent training and/or experience
• At least three years working as a multimedia journalist; medium to large market experience preferred
• Outstanding broadcast writing, interpersonal, and time management skills
• Proficiency with AP Style and social media platforms
• Ability to produce well-written, visually compelling stories under tight deadlines
• Strong news judgment
• Must provide link to samples of recent work

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)

WANF-TV/Gray Media is a drug-free company

Additional Info:

Gray Media provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, or genetics. In addition to federal law requirements, Gray Media complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.

Gray Media expressly prohibits any form of workplace harassment based on race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, genetic information, disability, or veteran status. Improper interference with the ability of Gray's employees to perform their job duties may result in discipline up to and including discharge.