MULTIMEDIA JOURNALIST - WVIR

Job Summary/Description
WVIR-TV in beautiful Charlottesville, Virginia is looking for a Multimedia Journalist with a passion for real journalism. We want to hire a reporter who is ready to immerse themselves in the community, find the stories that genuinely impact the people who live here, and bring solid enterprise coverage to the table every day.

Duties/Responsibilities

Must meet deadlines and be able to multitask

Strong work ethic

Social Media involvement and knowledge

Professional appearance

Qualifications/Requirements

Strong shooting and editing skills are a must for this position. So too are teamwork skills and the willingness to work hard.

The ability to dig up lead story ideas each day is also a priority.

We are looking for an individual with a bachelor's degree in journalism or other related fields and a proven track record of working toward this career through internships and other newsroom experience.

Salary/Wage
Pay (VA): $18.00/hr (Yr 1), $18.54/hr (Yr 2), $19.10/hr (Yr 3). Schedule varies (morning/afternoon/evening); specific schedule set by the newsroom.

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

Shift and Schedule
Schedule varies (morning/afternoon/evening); specific schedule set by the newsroom.

Job Type
Full-Time

WVIR-TV-Gray Media is a drug-free company
WVIR-TV-Gray Media is a drug-free company.

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.

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