MULTIMEDIA JOURNALIST (W/END) - WTAP

Job Summary/Description
WTAP is looking for a full-time Weekend Multi-Media Journalist. The schedule is typically Friday-Tuesday. Successful candidates will cover news in Parkersburg, WV, Marietta, OH, and the Mid-Ohio Valley. Successful candidates will also have the ability to deliver compelling stories. Must be a self-motivator, able to meet deadlines, have strong verbal and written communication skills, and demonstrate good news judgment and decision-making. We’re looking for someone who maintains a positive work environment.

Duties/Responsibilities

Write, shoot, and edit stories on your own for daily newscasts, website, and social platforms

Generating story ideas and building local contacts

Contribute story ideas in our daily story meetings

Demonstrate sound news judgment

Operate LIVE shots using a TVU

Work evenings, weekends and holidays as needed

Gather information about news through research, interviews, experience, and/or attendance at local event functions

Follow up on tips that lead to stories

Perform other duties as assigned

Qualifications/Requirements

Excellent communication skills, both oral and written

Ability to communicate effectively with newsroom managers, producers and co-workers

Ability to meet deadlines, prioritize assignments and handle multiple tasks simultaneously.

Strong professional social media skills.

Maintain a professional appearance

Valid driver's license and a good 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 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.

WTAP-TV/Gray Media is a drug-free company.

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