REPORTER/MMJ (DIGITAL + BROADCAST) - WWSB Job at Gray Media in Sarasota

REPORTER/MMJ (DIGITAL + BROADCAST) - WWSB

WWSB-TV / ABC7 in Sarasota, Florida, is searching for our next Multi-Media Journalist. This person should consider themselves both a Digital First innovator and a Lead Story Reporter.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain contacts with local newsmakers and experts
• Pitch confirmed ideas in daily editorial meetings
• Shoot, edit and file assigned news reports in television, digital and social formats
• Produce live enterprise and breaking stories using MMJ workflows
• Deliver content with clean, engaging, and thoughtful delivery
• Write and post real-time updates on digital and social platforms
• Engage the audience through social channels and personal appearances
• Ability to partner with newsroom managers and teammates, and teamwork
• Maintain assigned gear and news vehicle, including filing reports and dropping off gear/car for service when needed

Qualifications

• Excellent writing, storytelling, and editing skills
• Solid news judgment
• Must be able to report in a broad range of styles with good on-air presentation skills
• Work under pressure
• Familiarity with all distribution platforms including Facebook, Twitter, TikTok, etc.
• Bachelor's Degree in Broadcast Journalism or equivalent is required
• Motor Vehicle Records check is required

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.