MULTIMEDIA JOURNALIST (ASSO) - WKYT

WKYT-Station-Lexington, KY
2851 Winchester Rd
Lexington, KY 40509, USA

Job Summary
WKYT-TV is looking for a multimedia reporter/backpack journalist. We’re looking for a pioneer in the next generation of news gathering. We report news on every platform available to our viewers. Successful candidates will have a demonstrated ability to report, shoot video, edit video, and post web stories/pictures/video from both the field and a television station. Successful candidates will also have the ability to deliver compelling stories. You’ll use the latest technology, including lightweight next‑generation video equipment and laptop editing.

Responsibilities
Duties of this job include live reporting, creative shooting, writing, editing, and posting of news stories, both hard news and features. Must have good writing skills and must be able to work well under strict deadline pressure. Please note— the primary job responsibilities include, but are not limited to, the duties listed above.

Qualifications

At least two years’ experience as a reporter for a broadcast news station or news website.

Minimum bachelor’s degree in broadcast journalism or a related field.

A self‑starter with knowledge of and ability to operate state‑of‑the‑art television news equipment as well as website publishing.

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. 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. This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.

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