Multimedia Journalist/Reporter Job at Texas Association of Broadcasters in Tyler

KLTV is the dominant station in the Tyler/Longview, TX area of East Texas. We are an ABC affiliate and have been #1 by every ratings measure, uninterrupted in every newscast for 30+ years. We also have a very powerful, dominant digital presence in the market. We are a leader in the industry in digital innovation and digital products--operating and populating 11 different apps and producing an 18-hour-a-day live streaming news service from our newsroom on OTT, desktop, and on our mobile apps. Modern facility. Top-notch equipment. Experienced News Managers. Positive, encouraging workplace with an emphasis on teaching job skills and journalism. Dominant station is preparing for the future as a very powerful company in this industry. We believe we are among the best newsrooms in the country. Job Summary/Description: We are looking for a talented Multimedia Journalist/Reporter who is a self-starter with good news judgment. Candidate must gather & verify information in the production of news reports. Candidate must investigate leads, pitch stories to managers daily for the next day's assignment, shoot & edit, write, produce, and report material for broadcast and digital products on all platforms. Duties/Responsibilities will include (but not be limited to): Competence in reporting live, online, and on air Reporting at times on digital platforms, often live via FaceTime or Skype Shooting stories Pitching and researching, setting up news stories Editing stories Writing Posting stories online Computer skills Lifting/carrying/managing news photography equipment Frequently required to work outdoors Required to work weekends, holidays, and evenings as necessary Qualifications/Requirements: A journalism degree or similar is preferred Professional video camera and professional non-linear editing knowledge 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 ) KLTV-TV/Gray Media is a drug-free company 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. Equal Opportunity Employer This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review theKnow Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor. #J-18808-Ljbffr