NEWS REPORTER/ MMJ - WCJB Job at WBNG-TV in Gainesville

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. Gray Digital Media, a full‑service digital agency, offers national and local clients digital marketing strategies with advanced products and services. Other Gray properties include video production companies Raycom Sports, Tupelo Media Group, and PowerNation Studios, and studio production facilities Assembly Atlanta and Third Rail Studios.

About WCJB

WCJB TV20 ABC Affiliate – #1 rated legacy broadcast TV station located in beautiful North Central Florida (the Gainesville market) has a proud heritage and an energetic newsroom. WCJB TV20 is the market leader, delivering news, weather, and sports coverage to viewers. The station also leads with strong digital platforms and covers local high‑school sports and Florida Gator sports with fervor.

Job Summary/Description

The Reporter/MMJ will research, write, videotape, and edit general assignment stories for broadcast and all digital platforms.

Duties/Responsibilities

• Suggest viable story ideas daily at meetings
• Receive assignments or evaluate news leads/tips to develop story ideas
• Gather and verify factual information through interviews, observation, and research
• Organize material, determine slant or emphasis, and write stories according to prescribed editorial style and format standards
• Shoot video and still photos for the web, if required, to illustrate stories

Qualifications/Requirements

• BA degree in broadcasting or equivalent work experience
• Computer literacy required, including ENPS news system
• Knowledge of broadcast‑quality camera equipment
• Video editing experience on Final Cut Pro or similar systems
• Ability to meet various deadlines
• Strong broadcast and AP style writing skills
• Proficient at posting content to the station website, Facebook, and Twitter
• Self‑motivated and able to work in a fast‑paced, deadline‑driven environment
• Valid Florida Driver’s license and acceptable driving record required
• No phone calls
• EOE

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.

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