Gray Media is hiring: NEWS REPORTER/MMJ (Mon.-Fri.) - WVUE in New Orleans

About Gray Media

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 U.S. television households. The portfolio includes 77 markets with the top-rated television station and 100 markets with the first and/or second-highest-rated television station, as well as the largest Telemundo Affiliate group with 43 markets totaling nearly 1.5 million Hispanic TV Households. The company also owns Gray Digital Media, a full‑service digital agency offering national and local clients digital marketing strategies with the most advanced digital products and services. Gray's additional media properties include video production companies Raycom Sports, Tupelo Media Group, and PowerNation Studios, and studio production facilities Assembly Atlanta and Third Rail Studios.

About WVUE

WVUE – FOX 8 in New Orleans is the #1 rated news station in the competitive New Orleans Market. FOX 8 is committed to providing in-depth investigative stories that affect change, hold the powerful accountable, and shine a light on public corruption. FOX 8 recognizes the responsibility of keeping the viewing public safe and informed about the world around them, delivering all the news, information, and entertainment viewers want and need to know. With this mission in mind, FOX 8 is committed to serving as the Weather Authority for Southeast Louisiana and Southwest Mississippi and continues to lead in the field of investigative journalism. Fox 8 is committed to innovation and continued evolution in the use of existing technology, producing roughly 60 hours of news and locally originated programming per week.

Job Summary

WVUE in New Orleans is seeking an experienced, aggressive news reporter. The candidate must be able to work in a highly functioning, talented newsroom. Candidate must be a self‑starting, strong journalist with an investigative mindset. We want an excellent writer for broadcast and all multi-platform content, as well as a positive leader inside and outside the newsroom. We’re looking for a creative reporter who can tell impactful stories and enhance our award‑winning team’s enterprise content.

Responsibilities

• The reporter will be responsible for live shots, writing and posting multiple stories daily for broadcast as well as all of FOX 8’s multimedia platforms under tight deadlines.
• Must also be strong at managing breaking news and severe weather coverage, and be able to make sound split‑second decisions during live broadcasts.
• Strong skills in posting to the web, working with social media, and gathering user-generated content are important.
• Knowledge of ENPS preferred.

Qualifications

• 2-3 years of experience as a television reporter in a top 125 market.
• BS/BA in Journalism/Communications or equivalent background.
• Flexible work hours required, must be willing and able to work a variety of shifts, including but not limited to: mornings, afternoons, evenings, late nights, holidays, weekends, and possible overtime hours.
• Must be willing to work in New Orleans, LA.
• If you want to be a part of an award‑winning, aggressive newsroom that makes a difference in its community, apply online and attach your resume and links to your work. Pre‑employment drug test required. No phone calls, please.

Position Details

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

Additional Information

• 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.

Location & Salary

New Orleans, LA

Salary: $70,000.00‑$80,000.00 (2 weeks ago)

Apply at https://gray.tv/careers#currentopenings