Gray Media is hiring: NEWS REPORTER (AM) - WALA in Mobile

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.

WALA FOX10 News is the most-watched local media organization in the Mobile/Pensacola market, producing the most hours of live news, weather, and original programming for the market's Gulf Coast. We are seeking a high-energy morning reporter who is passionate about telling compelling stories and making a positive impact in the community. We’re looking for a team player. Someone who is organized, aggressive with breaking news, and is constantly watching out for the next great story.

Job Summary/Description: We are seeking a high-energy morning reporter.

Duties/Responsibilities:

• Reporting both in the field and studio, and the possibility for fill-in anchor work.
• Research, pitch, and accept general reporting assignments from Executive Producers, and/or Assignment Desk.
• Provide story narration on or off camera.
• Contribute content on multiple digital platforms.
• Contribute innovative concepts and ideas on a regular basis.
• Propose ideas for hard news stories, follow-ups, features, and long-form content.
• Represent the station at various community events.
• Provide general assistance in the preparation of station newscasts.
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications/Requirements:

Education: Bachelor's Degree in Journalism, broadcasting, or equivalent work experience

• Local travel required

Experience: Two years of general on-air news reporting experience. Journalistic skills, editorial judgment, with knowledge of editing and photography skills, or equivalent work experience

• Ability to work under pressure, adapt to change, meet deadlines, work well independently, and with a team.
• Exceptional communication skills and excellent knowledge of current events

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.