MULTIMEDIA JOURNALIST/REPORTER - WCTV (Tallahassee) Job at Gray Media in Tallaha

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. Its 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 also owns Gray Digital Media, a full‑service digital agency, and several production studios and video production companies.

About WCTV

WCTV Eyewitness News is the dominant #1 station in North Florida & South Georgia, serving the Tallahassee area. The station delivers emotionally centered stories driven by memorable characters and video, and the newsroom places a strong emphasis on community relationships and source development.

Job Summary/Description

We are looking for an MMJ/Reporter storyteller who enjoys pitching, gathering, writing, and shooting his or her own stories, and thrives on live shots. The right candidate will be a newsroom leader, helping establish visual and storytelling best practices in a Digital First environment.

Duties/Responsibilities

• Generating story ideas and building local contacts.
• Shooting, writing, and editing daily content for newscasts and the website.
• Demonstrated track record of compelling live reporting, including breaking, planned, and feature coverage.
• Operating portable live unit and conducting live shots from the field.
• Performing other duties as assigned by management.

Qualifications/Requirements

• 1+ years as an MMJ in a television newsroom.
• BS/BA in journalism or communications, computer literacy, and experience with newsroom computer systems.
• Knowledge of North Florida, South Georgia communities, issues, and coverage opportunities.
• A valid driver’s license, good driving record, and proof of insurability.
• Experience in a commercial newsroom.

WCTV is a Drug‑Free and Equal Opportunity Workplace. Gray Television Participates in E‑Verify.

Current employees can apply through the Gray‑TV UltiPro self‑service portal. All applicants may visit the Gray TV careers site to submit their application.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

Gray Media provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, or genetics. The company complies with all applicable federal, state, and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment and prohibits workplace harassment of any kind.