NEWS REPORTER (MORNING) - WTOC

About WTOC
WTOC is located in beautiful historic Savannah, GA, which was recently named the third-best city in the U.S. by Travel and Leisure. WTOC has been the market leader for 70 years. The station excels in creating effective commercials for our advertising clients. We also create promotional campaigns for our top News programs that inform and engage the viewer. WTOC 11 is the number one news source in beautiful historic Savannah, Georgia, and as Savannah's first TV station, WTOC's community roots run deep. The call letters stand for Welcome To Our City.

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 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.

Job Summary
THE News at Daybreak is the dominant #1 morning newscast in the Coastal Empire and Lowcountry. WTOC is looking for an energetic and engaged reporter to join this team and prepare our viewers for the day ahead. This role is primarily based in the field, works with a dedicated morning photographer, and needs to have a strong sense of the news cycle. THE News at Daybreak sets the tone for the day ahead, and our morning reporter needs to be forward‑thinking on how their live shots and stories will prepare viewers before they leave the house.

Responsibilities

Being live in THE News at Daybreak (4:30 a.m.–7 a.m.) every weekday

Doing live hits for THE News NOW at 7 a.m. every weekday

Develop and pitch engaging, dynamic stories and live shots for each morning

Following each morning newscast, work ahead to shoot, write, and edit scripts and video for the following morning

Post to WTOC social media platforms with information from morning newscast live shots

Leave behind a look‑live story each day based on your morning live shots

Post your daily story to the website before 5 a.m. each day with relevant information for viewers to see and you to push to during your live shots

Qualifications

College degree in journalism or communications preferred

Two years of experience in a newsroom

Strong on‑camera presence and energy

Ability to work under tight deadlines and adjust to breaking news

Good grasp of time management

Understanding of digital and social platforms

Clean driving record

EEO Statement
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.

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