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NEWS MULTIMEDIA JOURNALIST - WIBW

WIBW TV · Topeka, KS, USA ·

Pay:
42.000 - 54.000
Job type:
Full Time

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/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 and additional media properties such as video production companies Raycom Sports, Tupelo Media Group, and PowerNation Studios, and studio production facilities Assembly Atlanta and Third Rail Studios.

Job Summary
WIBW is hiring a Reporter/MMJ to join the #1 news team in the capital of Kansas. This role is built for a strong storyteller who can break down complex topics, deliver confident live shots, and create engaging content for broadcast, digital, and social platforms. Periodic anchoring opportunities may be available for the right candidate.

Responsibilities

Pitch, research, interview, write, and edit stories for major newscasts.

Deliver clear, confident live reports in breaking and developing news.

Tell stories across platforms, contributing to web, mobile, and social media daily.

Collaborate with producers, photographers, and the newsroom team to elevate coverage.

Anchor when needed (preferred/backup anchor ability).

Qualifications

College degree in broadcast, print journalism, communications, or a related field (preferred).

Valid driver’s license.

Portfolio or video reel available in résumé.

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 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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