Gray Media is hiring: NEWS REPORTER/MMJ - WMC-TV in Memphis

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.

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

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.)

WMC-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.

Job Details

• Seniority level: Entry level
• Employment type: Full-time
• Job function: Marketing, Public Relations, and Writing/Editing
• Industries: Broadcast Media Production and Distribution

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