MULTIMEDIA JOURNALIST - WIFR Job at Gray Television, Inc. in Rockford
Gray Television, Inc., Rockford, IL, United States, 61103
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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 US 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.
We understand that life needs balance. That is why we offer our employees and eligible family members a comprehensive benefits package, including:
- Comprehensive Medical (Rx), Dental, and Vision Coverage
- Health Savings Account with Company contributions
- Flexible Spending Account
- Employer-paid life and disability benefits
- Paid parental leave benefits
- Adoption and Surrogacy Benefits
- 401(k) Plan, including matching and profit-sharing contributions
- Employee Assistance Program
- Voluntary benefits, including Hospital Indemnity, Critical Illness, Accident Insurance, and supplemental life insurance coverage
- Paid Time Off, including Relocation PTO
- Focus on Caring
Salary/Wage: $18.00/hr.
Shift and Schedule: The schedule will be based on the needs of the station
Job Type: Full-Time
Job Summary/Description
WIFR-TV 23 in Rockford, Illinois, is searching for an enterprising and dedicated multimedia journalist. The perfect individual will be able to write, edit and shoot engaging, informative and compelling news and sports content; develop and execute enterprise stories on a regular basis; consistently contribute to news and sports content on the station's social media and digital platforms; maintain an unequivocal commitment to accuracy, fairness and ethics; meet daily production deadlines; and other duties as assigned.
You will shoot, write, and edit news packages for air, as well as produce content for our website and social media pages. Our MMJs bring ideas to the table, aren't afraid to dig for the story, and pay close attention to detail. We need people who relate the news and incorporate "real people" in their work.
Qualifications/Requirements
Our fast-paced industry requires journalists who can work on a deadline and can adapt to breaking news.
Candidates must have a working knowledge of all social media platforms, strong writing skills, and a solid on-air delivery. Good news judgment with the ability to make quick and accurate decisions is essential. Must possess a valid driver's license and good driving record.
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) WIFR-TV/Gray Media is a drug-free company.
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.
- Seniority level: Entry level
- Employment type: Full-time
- Job function: Marketing, Public Relations, and Writing/Editing
- Industries: Broadcast Media Production and Distribution