MULTIMEDIA JOURNALIST - WCTV (Tallahassee)

Company: Gray Television
Location: Tallahassee
Posted on: June 25, 2022

Job Description:

About Gray Television:Gray Television is a leading media company that owns and operates high-quality stations in 113 television markets that collectively reach 36 percent of US television households.We constantly strive for excellence. Through upgrading to the latest technology and seeking new ways to stay on top in our markets, we focus on training and development of the best and brightest employees in the business.About WCTV:WCTV covers about 19 counties in North Florida and South Georgia. Our station is based in the Florida state capital, and our DMA is a fast-paced and exciting environment. From state politics, to breaking news, severe weather and college sports- we cover it all! We are a team of passionate journalists in a well-established newsroom. Rising talent has the opportunity to work with, and learn from, experienced team members.Job Summary/Description:WCTV, the dominant #1 CBS affiliate in Tallahassee, is looking for an MMJ to join our experienced team. The MMJ reports dayside, covering Leon County and surrounding counties in North Florida. A typical day includes shooting, writing and editing a story, and fronting multiple live shots throughout the early evening newscasts.Essential responsibilities include, but are not limited to:- Generating story ideas and building local contacts - Shooting, writing and editing daily content for newscasts and website- Compelling live reporting, including breaking news, elections, severe weather and features- Operating portable live unit, and conducting live shots from the fieldQualifications/Requirements:- 1+ years as a MMJ in a television newsroom- BS/BA in journalism or communications- A valid driver`s license and good driving recordIf you feel you're qualified and want to work with a great group of people go to https://gray.tv/careers#currentopening, you may type in the job title, station call letters, or click on "apply now", upload your resume, cover letter and referencesAdditional Info:Gray Television 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 Television 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 Television 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.As a condition of employment, Gray Television will require that newly hired employees, whether part-time or full-time, be fully vaccinated against the coronavirus by the first workday to the extent permitted by applicable law unless you qualify for a medical or religious accommodation.

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