NEWS REPORTER/MMJ - WNEM

News Reporter/MMJ - WNEM

WNEM is recruiting for a Reporter/MMJ. The WNEM Reporter/MMJ researches, writes, reports, shoots video, and edits news material for television newscasts and all WNEM news platforms and initiatives. This includes writing and posting daily on all digital platforms and social media. The successful individual will furnish a wide variety of news content, either working alone or in tandem with other field personnel. The Reporter/MMJ contributes live shots utilizing technology for feeding stories to the Content Center. The individual will be called upon to represent WNEM in public in a professional and courteous manner. NO PHONE CALLS PLEASE.
Duties/Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
Writes, reports, presents live from studio and in the field, shoots and edits video news stories from concept to finish; contributes copy stories to newscasts and digital platforms.
Performs live reports on a daily basis.
Generates story ideas, cultivates news sources, and remains knowledgeable regarding places, events, and people in the news, local and national.
Contributes to our minute-by-minute digital news efforts on all platforms with web content, social media posts, and live digital reports.
Builds community contacts.
Shares information relating to upcoming events, meetings, or story developments.
Presents stories via on-air, live from the set, live remotes, or live indoor locations.
Serves as community ambassador for the news department.
Responds to concerns of viewers.
Makes personal appearances on behalf of the station.
Qualifications/Requirements include:
Bachelor's degree in Broadcast Journalism, Communications, or related field, or equivalent training and/or experience.
At least one year of experience in broadcast journalism.
Experience reporting (MMJ) news at a commercial television station preferred.
Valid Driver's License with a good driving record.
WNEM-TV/Gray Media is a drug-free company.
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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