MULTIMEDIA JOURNALIST/REPORTER - WSFA

Multimedia Journalist/Reporter - WSFA

Today, we are a growing multimedia company headquartered in Atlanta, Georgia. We are the nation's largest owner of top-rated local television stations and digital assets serving 117 full-power television markets that collectively reach approximately 37% of US television households. The portfolio includes 80 markets with the top-rated television station and 100 markets with the first- and/or second-highest-rated television station in average all-day ratings across 116 such markets measured by Nielsen in 2025. We also own the largest Telemundo Affiliate group with 47 markets and Gray Digital Media, a full-service digital agency offering national and local clients digital marketing strategies with the most advanced digital products and services. Our 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.
WSFA 12 News is the dominant television and digital media station in Montgomery, Alabama. For over 70 years, WSFA 12 News has served a 15-county DMA and is Central and South Alabama's most trusted source for news, weather, and sports information on-air and online.
Job Summary/Description

WSFA 12 News is looking for an experienced Multimedia Journalist/Reporter to join our award-winning team in Montgomery. You'll cover high-impact local stories for our newscasts, website, app, and social platforms—bringing strong storytelling, solid news judgment, and urgency to breaking news. We're seeking a team-first journalist who can manage multiple deadlines and who's eager to develop original, investigative, and enterprise reporting that holds the powerful accountable. Candidates should be able to shoot, write, edit, and publish for broadcast and digital platforms, and be confident producing compelling social media content (posting, live updates, and audience engagement) that extends the reach of your reporting. Position includes weekend shifts and limited anchoring as needed.
Duties/Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
Shooting, writing, and editing daily content for newscasts and website
Knowledge of ENPS is a plus
Ability to write news content for television and a different digital version
Ability to handle breaking news and live reporting
Generating story ideas and building local contacts
Performing other duties as assigned by management
Qualifications/Requirements:
At least 2 years as an MMJ in a television newsroom
Journalism or Communications degree preferred
Computer literacy, including newsroom computer systems
Knowledge of central Alabama communities, issues, and coverage opportunities
Experience in a television newsroom
Must have a good driving record
WSFA-TV/Gray Media is a drug-free company
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