Job Summary
The ideal candidate tracks current events and delivers news stories in a clear, engaging, and impartial manner. They stay informed by monitoring news sources, reviewing newspapers and publications, and attending relevant community events and press opportunities as needed.
Responsibilities
Collaborate daily with MMJs, the Assignment Manager, and the Assistant News Director to develop and execute a fast‑paced, smoothly sequenced, and fact‑based newscast. Help shape rundowns and story priorities, communicate clearly with the production team to ensure timing and transitions are tight, confirm key facts and details before going to air, and remain flexible with breaking news and live changes, maintaining calm professional delivery throughout the broadcast.
Qualifications
Degree in journalism or communications, computer literacy, including newsroom computer systems
Minimum two (2) years of experience reporting as an MMJ in a broadcast newsroom
Videography and non‑linear editing experience
Salary
$50,000 - $70,000/yr (based on experience)
Shift and Schedule
Mon. - Fri. (or at Manager's Discretion)
Job Type
Full‑Time
Benefits
Comprehensive Medical (Rx), Dental and Vision Coverage
Health Savings Account with Company contributions
Flexible Spending Account
Employer‑paid life and disability benefits
Paid parental leave benefits
Adoption and Surrogacy Benefits
401(k) Plan, including matching and profit‑sharing contributions
Employee Assistance Program
Voluntary benefits, including Hospital Indemnity, Critical Illness, Accident Insurance, and supplemental life insurance coverage
Paid Time Off, including Relocation PTO
Focus on Caring
Equal Employment Opportunity
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 at every location where 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.
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- Pay:
- $50,000-$70,000/yr
- Job type:
- Full Time