MULTIMEDIA JOURNALIST/REPORTER - WCTV (Tallahassee)

Job Summary/Description

We are looking for an MMJ/Reporter storyteller who enjoys pitching, gathering, writing, and shooting his or her own stories, and thrives on live shots. The right candidate will be a newsroom leader, helping establish visual and storytelling best practices in a Digital First environment. Our newsroom is focused on delivering emotionally centered stories driven by memorable characters and video. You should value community relationships, allowing you to make the pitch before the news release. Our next MMJ will have a demonstrated track record of developing strong sources. We believe strong sources result in strong pitches.
Duties/Responsibilities

Generating story ideas and building local contacts.
Shooting, writing, editing, and streaming daily content for newscasts and digital platforms.
Demonstrated track record of compelling live reporting, including breaking, planned, and feature coverage.
Operating portable live unit and conducting live shots from the field.
Performing other duties as assigned by management.
Qualifications/Requirements

+ years as an MMJ in a television newsroom
BS/BA in journalism or communications, computer literacy, including newsroom computer systems
Knowledge of North Florida, South Georgia communities, issues, and coverage opportunities
A valid driver`s license, good driving record, and proof of insurability
Experience in a commercial newsroom.
Note

If you feel you’re qualified and want to work with a great group of people, apply through the appropriate channels and submit your resume, cover letter, and references. (Current employees who are interested in this position can apply through the Gray TV UltiPro self-service portal.)
WCTV-TV/Gray Media is a drug-free company

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