MULTIMEDIA JOURNALIST - WEEK-TV Job at Gray Local Media, Inc in East Peoria

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 of such markets that were 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.

We understand that life needs balance. That is why we offer our employees and eligible family members a comprehensive benefits package, including:

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

$20.00 - $25.00/hr. (based on experience)

Shift & Schedule
Mon. - Fri. (or at Manager's Discretion)

Job Type
Full-Time

Job Summary/Description
Our award‑winning duopoly WEEK- NBC & ABC is looking for a Multimedia Journalist who will consistently pitch lead story ideas and showcase their work on multiple platforms every day.

You will produce stories for our newscasts and provide content for online, mobile platforms, and social media sites.

Responsibilities

Must report breaking news with urgency, impact, and deliver quality reporting in high‑pressure deadline situations

Pitch viable, developed story ideas

Develop and cultivate sources

Shoot, write, edit a minimum of one package and one VOSOT per shift

Qualifications / Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Journalism or related field, preferred

Strong verbal and written communication skills, including excellent news writing and visual storytelling ability

Familiarity with digital video cameras, non‑linear editing, and Social Media platforms

Willingness to work evenings, weekends, and possible holidays

Valid Driver's License

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 Gray’s employees' ability to perform their job duties may result in discipline, up to and including discharge.

Gray Media is a drug‑free company. 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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