Gray Television, Inc. is hiring: NEWS REPORTER/MMJ - WMC-TV in Memphis

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.

About WMC-TV:

WMC, Action News 5 in Memphis, is the NBC affiliate and legacy news station in the highly competitive Memphis, Tennessee, Market. Action News 5 is driven by the community. We find solutions to problems that impact the people across four states. Through in-depth journalism and local partnerships, we strive to inform, inspire, empower, and support Memphis and the Mid-South.

Job Summary/Description:

Action News 5 in Memphis, Tennessee, is looking for a reporter/MMJ to cover news in a fast-paced environment. You will provide reports in multiple shows across all platforms, including live shots.

Duties/Responsibilities:

• News of the day journalist who will be LIVE across multiple platforms
• Create compelling content for broadcast, streaming, digital, and social platforms daily
• Cover breaking/ spot news
• 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 scripts, and edit stories (VO, VOSOT, PKG)
• Collaborate with a photographer when necessary
• 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 two years of working as a multimedia journalist
• 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 a link to samples of recent work

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.

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.