MULTIMEDIA JOURNALIST - WLFI Job at Gray Local Media, Inc in West Lafayette

Gray Media, or Gray, is a multimedia company headquartered in Atlanta, Georgia. 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 US television households. The 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 45 markets totaling nearly 1.5 million Hispanic TV Households. The company also owns Gray Digital Media, a full‑service digital agency offering national and local clients digital marketing strategies with the most advanced digital products and services. Gray's additional media properties include video production companies Raycom Sports, Tupelo Media Group, and PowerNation Studios, and studio production facilities Assembly Atlanta and Third Rail Studios.

Established in 1953, WLFI (News 18) is the premier television station serving the Lafayette‑West Lafayette area - DMA Market 189. As a CBS affiliate, it provides comprehensive local news, weather, and sports coverage across West‑Central Indiana. The Lafayette‑West Lafayette area is a dynamic blend of small‑town charm and high‑tech innovation. Lafayette serves as the scenic county seat, featuring a vibrant, walkable downtown filled with quaint local shops & eclectic dining. Across the river, West Lafayette is the proud home of Purdue University, part of the BIG 10 Athletic Conference, and nationally ranked in multiple areas. Purdue is also an international hub for research. Overall, the area offers a rich quality of life with over 50 parks, the Columbian Park Zoo, and the Celery Bog Nature Area. With its proximity to Indianapolis and Chicago, it provides a perfect balance of Midwestern hospitality and global influence.

Job Summary / Description
WLFI is seeking an experienced Multimedia Journalist to join our team.

Responsibilities

Develop, gather, shoot, write, and edit compelling news stories on a daily basis

Report live from the field, as assigned

Write, edit, and post compelling content for the website

Contribute story ideas on a regular basis, with strong organizational skills and the ability to work under pressure

Develop and maintain contacts and news sources

Must attend and represent the station at community events regularly

Other job‑related duties as required

Qualifications / Requirements

Experience preferred, but not required

College degree in journalism or related field

Valid driver’s license and clean driving record required

Strong news judgment

Strong writing skills

Ability to work in a fast‑paced environment under pressure of strict deadlines

Non‑linear editing

ENPS

Web publishing skills

Background check required

Additional Information
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 the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.

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