MMJ/REPORTER - WPTA Job at Gray Media in Fort Wayne

MMJ/REPORTER - WPTA

Gray Media

About Gray Media

Gray Media, formerly known as Gray Television, Inc., is a multimedia company headquartered in Atlanta, Georgia. The company is the nation’s largest owner of top‑rated local television stations and digital assets serving 113 television markets, collectively reaching approximately 36 percent of U.S. TV households. The portfolio includes 77 markets with the top‑rated station and 100 markets with the first or second‑highest‑rated station, as well as the largest Telemundo affiliate group with 43 markets serving nearly 1.5 million Hispanic TV households. Gray also owns Gray Digital Media, video production companies Raycom Sports, Tupelo Media Group, PowerNation Studios, and studio production facilities Assembly Atlanta and Third Rail Studios.

About WPTA

WPTA, the news leader in Fort Wayne’s 21Alive network, is northeast Indiana’s most honored broadcaster, recognized with multiple National Edward R. Murrow Awards, regional Emmys, and top honors from the Indiana Broadcasters Association. The team produces 41 hours of news each week across ABC and NBC channels and offers in‑depth special programming in addition to traditional newscasts.

Job Summary/Description

WPTA, 21Alive – Fort Wayne’s news leader – seeks a passionate MMJ/Reporter to cover breaking news, dig deeper into important stories, and contribute to 21Alive+, our digital platform. You’ll work with a dedicated team that values mentorship and enjoys the resources to help you grow as a reporter.

Responsibilities

• Daily assignment reporting
• Develop contacts to break important stories
• Leverage journalistic skills and curiosity to dig deeper into major issues
• Fill‑in anchor and produce newscasts
• Contribute content to 21Alive+

Qualifications and Requirements

• Comfortable delivery and ability to connect with the audience
• Strong social media presence
• Ability to work with a dedicated team
• Four‑year college degree
• More than five years of experience working as a reporter in a TV newsroom

WPTA‑TV/Gray Media is a drug‑free company.

If you feel you’re qualified and want to work with a great group of people, visit https://gray.tv/careers#currentopenings or type in the job title or station call letters. Click apply now, upload your resume, cover letter, and references. Current employees can apply through the Gray‑TV UltiPro self‑service portal.

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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 nondiscrimination laws 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.

Seniority level

• Mid‑Senior level

Employment type

• Full‑time

Job function

• Marketing, Public Relations, and Writing/Editing

Industries

• Broadcast Media Production and Distribution