MULTIMEDIA JOURNALIST - WDBJ

Job Summary / Description

The dominant #1 station in the 71st largest market in the country is looking for a journalist to work as an MMJ news anchor. The role requires a conversational delivery style and the ability to write, shoot, edit, and present compelling stories live. The candidate must be able to generate new story ideas daily and bring innovative concepts to editorial meetings. A minimum of two years of experience in a television newsroom is preferred.
Duties / Responsibilities

Arrive at the editorial meeting on time at the start of your shift with at least two story ideas that could be produced for that day’s newscasts.
Assist with the overall content of news stories within newscasts, contribute to the station’s goals and direction, and field report stories as directed.
Work flexible hours, including mornings, evenings, weekends, and holidays, and collaborate effectively with co‑workers.
Develop, investigate, write, report, and edit stories of interest.
Write and post web stories in the car on the way back to the station; write and post website stories before airing of the television version.
Edit packages using the Edius system.
Follow clothing and appearance guidelines.
Generate investigative stories using sources to dig deeper.
Work with producers to ensure story accuracy and determine the best presentation of reports.
Produce exclusive stories of interest and importance to local viewers and carry out the overall goals of the station.
Perform creative and explanatory live shots and stand‑ups.
Work mornings, evenings, weekends, and holidays as needed.
Research, gather, write, and report news stories for on‑air and online in an accurate, appealing, timely, and creative manner using all sources.
Report "live" on the scene, especially during breaking news.
Conduct interviews in the field and on‑set.
Develop and maintain sources of information.
Collaborate with others to present the story in the best way.
Create enterprise hard‑news, research‑driven packages under tight deadlines.
Participate in the story selection process through meetings and regularly contribute story ideas.
Attend, host, and speak at community service, schools, and community events; meet and greet viewers.
Post and regularly update stories and other material on the web, often remotely while traveling.
Update social media sites daily, including Facebook, to report stories and interact with viewers.
Possess a broad and working knowledge of the viewing area, including people, places, things, and history.
Enter CG text and times into newsroom software 30 minutes before newscasts.
Use knowledge of appropriate lighting to enhance overall news presentation.
Present TV stories in alternative ways at least twice a week (non‑package presentation).
Produce a daily reporter package and one vo/sot/vo or other contribution on a different story.
Critique, provide feedback, and contribute to training.
Communicate with the web staff and other appropriate staff during breaking news.
Perform other job‑related duties as assigned.
Qualifications / Requirements

At least two years of television reporting is preferred.
Experience with ENPS newsroom software and/or Grass Valley non‑linear editing is a plus.
Experience with web writing and social media posts is required; intermediate knowledge of social media is also required.
Excellent broadcasting writing experience is a must.
Experience with digital cameras and the ability to shoot and edit video with digital cameras.
Editorial leadership skills a plus.
Familiarity with web, mobile, and social network platforms.
Strong initiative, attention to detail, and advanced ethical decision‑making skills.
Excellent interview and conversational writing skills.
Strong on‑camera presentation skills and excellent live reporting skills.
Basic computer knowledge, including newsroom software (such as ENPS or I‑News), Microsoft applications, and Internet use.
Ability to work independently with limited supervision.
Works well in a team environment.
Ability to meet tight deadlines and work well under pressure.
Demonstrate solid news judgment, journalistic ethics, and maintain professional conduct.
Maintain a positive work atmosphere by behaving in a manner that works well with co‑workers, supervisors, and viewers.
Strong research skills, including the ability to navigate online search engines.
Stay current with national and local news/weather.
Ability to enterprise local hard‑news stories.
Bachelor's Degree in journalism or related field is required.
Must hold a valid driver’s license and be insurable.
WDBJ-TV/Gray Media, Inc. 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. The company complies with applicable state and local nondiscrimination laws in all locations where it has facilities. 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 its employees to perform their job duties may result in discipline up to and including discharge.

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