NEWS REPORTER/MMJ - WBRC Job at NAB Leadership Foundation in Birmingham

About Gray Television: 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 U.S. 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. Gray also owns Gray Digital Media, a full-service digital agency, and additional media properties such as Raycom Sports, Tupelo Media Group, PowerNation Studios, Assembly Atlanta, and Third Rail Studios.
About WBRC: WBRC is the number one station in Central Alabama, producing award‑winning news and weather content. The station also has a strong digital presence through WBRC.com, the WBRC News app, the WBRC Weather app, and social media platforms to connect with a worldwide audience.
Job Summary/Description: WBRC is looking for an experienced Reporter/MMJ. The successful candidate can generate their own story ideas, has a strong track record of enterprise reporting, and covers live, breaking news as an MMJ. They must understand and incorporate social media material into their workflow, shoot, write, edit, and tell great stories, and work under tight deadlines on a flexible schedule that includes weekends, evenings, and holidays.
Duties/Responsibilities: Develop stories and gather information by maintaining contact with sources
Respond aggressively and quickly to breaking news
Write news stories for newscasts and the web, and post to social media platforms
Coordinate crews in the field and communicate updates to news staff and management
Use strong photography and non‑linear editing skills
Meet deadlines
Maintain excellent verbal and written skills
Work individually and in a group setting
Show initiative and creativity in photography skills
Qualifications/Requirements: Two years of reporting experience required
Dynamic on‑camera energy and delivery with the ability to ad‑lib
Excellent writing, packaging, and live skills
Solid news judgment
Ability to report in a broad range of styles with good on‑air presentation skills
Demonstrated ability to work under pressure
Familiarity with all distribution platforms, including Facebook, Twitter, the Internet, etc.
A bachelor’s degree in Broadcast Journalism or equivalent is required
A valid driver’s license is required
Additional Info: 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.
WBRC‑TV/Gray Media is a drug‑free company.

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