Gray Media is hiring: MULTIMEDIA JOURNALIST - WIS-TV in Columbia

Multimedia Journalist – WIS-TV at Gray Media

Gray Media, headquartered in Atlanta, Georgia, is the nation's largest owner of top‑rated local television stations and digital assets serving 113 television markets. WIS is the #1 local media organization in Columbia, South Carolina.

Job Summary

Multimedia Journalists (MMJs) are the front line of news gathering at WIS. You will be first on scene for breaking news, produce compelling journalism across broadcast, streaming, and digital platforms, and build strong relationships across the viewing area.

Duties/Responsibilities

• Respond quickly and professionally to breaking and spot news across the coverage area.
• Produce strong, reporter-driven journalism for television, streaming, web, and social media on a daily basis.
• Shoot high‑quality video, write tight scripts, edit (VO, VOSOT, PKG), and deliver broadcast‑ready packages under deadline.
• Report live from the field and present stories on‑air and for digital livestreams as required.
• Develop and maintain a broad, diverse network of local sources; cultivate relationships that lead to exclusive reporting and community trust.
• Seek out and include diverse perspectives, ensuring coverage reflects the communities we serve.
• Work collaboratively with producers, digital editors, photographers, and managers to plan coverage and maximize story reach across platforms.
• Optimize content for social and digital distribution—craft clipable moments, write engaging social captions, and push timely updates.
• Adhere to newsroom standards for accuracy, fairness, and ethical reporting at all times.

Qualifications / Requirements

• 2+ years of professional television reporting/MMJ experience, or equivalent newsroom experience.
• Demonstrated ability to shoot and edit broadcast‑quality video and produce polished packages under deadline.
• Proficient with industry‑standard cameras, editing software (e.g., Adobe Premiere, Avid), and live‑streaming equipment.
• Strong on‑air presence and clear, confident delivery in live situations.
• Excellent writing, storytelling, and interview skills with a reporter’s instinct for the human element.
• Valid driver’s license, dependable transportation, and willingness to work nights, weekends, and holidays as news dictates.

Application Process

Apply online at https://gray.tv/careers#currentopenings by searching for the job title or station call letters. Current employees may apply through the Gray‑TV UltiPro self‑service portal.

EEO Statement

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. Gray Media prohibits any form of workplace harassment based on protected characteristics. WIS‑TV/Gray Media is a drug‑free company.