Gray Media is hiring: NEWS REPORTER/ MMJ - WMTV in Madison

Overview

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WMTV, the NBC and CW affiliates in Madison, Wis., has an immediate opening for a News Reporter/MMJ. The ideal candidate will be aggressive with breaking news and will understand the execution of accountability storytelling. Previous experience producing investigative, consumer, and data-driven journalism is a plus. This is a high-profile position that requires initiative, leadership, and flexibility. You must have versatility in your reporting and be able to cover everything from breaking news to features. The ideal candidate must be able to: mine for content, scope out new information, and find and develop sources.

WMTV is a Gray Media-owned station serving south central Wisconsin. We are the #1 station—leading the market in news and weather coverage. We are recognized for sharing information with accuracy and immediacy on all platforms.

Job Summary/Description

Job description overview as provided: WMTV has an immediate opening for a News Reporter/MMJ. The role emphasizes multi-platform storytelling, speed and accuracy in gathering and verifying facts, shooting and editing video, and strong live delivery, with expectations of excellence in traditional television storytelling and digital innovation. Previous experience is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Work with a sense of immediacy independently and as a team. It is our culture.
• Develop sources within the community to gain unique, “Only On” insight and reports on important and impactful issues.
• Strong research skills, critical thinking to go beyond the press release and confirm tips via email or social media.
• Write and post copy daily on all digital platforms as new information is learned throughout your shift, including WMTV15News.com, social media, our news app, and CTV/Streaming products.
• Digital storytelling is a key component; use digital and social tools to enhance stories, gather information, and engage with the audience.
• Execute a daily digital plan tailored to assignment and long-term projects, including posting to social media, identifying opportunities for live streaming, and contributing breaking news, live content, and user-generated content to newscasts and News Now Desk.
• Understand the DMA, target audiences, and where they live.
• Mentor and provide storytelling and producing feedback to new hires.
• Maintain a strong work ethic and reflect on feedback to improve.

Qualifications/Requirements

• Minimum two years of newsroom experience preferred; a college degree in journalism or related field.
• Ability to be aggressive with breaking news and execute accountability storytelling; experience in investigative, consumer, and data-driven journalism is a plus.
• Established presence on digital platforms, including station website, social media, and CTV.
• Understanding of AP Style (on digital platforms) and broadcast writing for television.
• Excellent written and verbal communication, strong news judgment, ethics, and integrity.
• Strong work ethic, organizational and leadership skills; able to work quickly, meet deadlines, multitask, and maintain composure during breaking news.
• Flexibility to work long hours/overtime, weekends, and overnights as needed for breaking news and specialized coverage.
• Valid driver’s license with a clean driving record; motor vehicle records check required.
• Must be able to carry 35+ pounds of gear and be experienced in shooting and editing unique content. All anchors are expected to MMJ; photographers available for appropriate assignments.

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. Gray Media complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment. Gray Media prohibits workplace harassment based on race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, genetic information, disability, or veteran status. This description may include language about the role that is aligned with current company practices.