MULTIMEDIA JOURNALIST - WLBT

About Gray Media
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 U.S. television households. The portfolio includes 80 markets with the top‑rated station and 100 markets with a first or second‑ranked station in average all‑day ratings across 116 monitored markets 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 providing national and local clients with advanced digital products and services. Our other media properties include Raycom Sports, Tupelo Media Group, PowerNation Studios, and studio production facilities Assembly Atlanta and Third Rail Studios.

About WLBT
WLBT is Mississippi's flagship television station and the clear #1 local TV and digital media brand in Central Mississippi. As an NBC affiliate, WLBT consistently delivers award‑winning local news coverage and keeps viewers safe and informed through its First Alert Weather team. Located in the state's largest TV market and capital city, the area features top‑tier museums, multiple universities, and leading medical facilities, including the University of Mississippi Medical Center. With Mississippi's mild climate, outdoor recreation is a way of life, supported by an extensive network of walking, running, and cycling trails throughout the metro. Sports fans enjoy proximity to two SWAC programs, four SEC schools, and nearby professional teams in New Orleans and Memphis.

Job Summary / Description
We are seeking a motivated, creative, and community‑focused Multimedia Journalist to join our newsroom. The ideal candidate is a strong storyteller who can pitch, shoot, write, edit, and present compelling stories across broadcast, digital, streaming, and social platforms.

Duties / Responsibilities

Pitch, shoot, write, edit, and present news stories for multiple platforms.

Cover breaking news, daily assignments, and special projects as needed.

Write clear, accurate, and engaging scripts and web stories.

Maintain strong ethical standards and ensure all reporting is fair, accurate, and balanced.

Deliver live reports from the field and contribute to newscasts as assigned.

Qualifications / Requirements

Bachelor's degree in journalism, communications, or a related field preferred.

Strong writing, storytelling, shooting, and editing skills.

Excellent news judgment and commitment to accuracy.

Ability to work under deadline pressure and adapt to changing news situations.

Drug‑Free Workplace
WLBT-TV/Gray Media is a drug‑free company.

EEO Statement
Gray Media provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, or genetics. Gray Media complies with applicable state and local nondiscrimination laws and policies apply to all terms and conditions of employment. Gray Media expressly prohibits 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 employees to perform their job duties may result in discipline up to and including discharge.

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