WBNG-TV is hiring : NEWS REPORTER (AM) - WALA in Mobile

Gray Media, or Gray, is a multimedia company headquartered in Atlanta, Georgia, formally known as Gray Television, Inc. 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 US television households. The portfolio includes 77 markets with the top-rated television station and 100 markets with the first and / or second-highest-rated television station, as well as the largest Telemundo Affiliate group with 43 markets totaling nearly 1.5 million Hispanic Households. The company also owns Gray Digital Media, a full-service digital agency offering national and local clients digital marketing strategies with the most advanced digital products and services. Gray's 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.

About WALA :

WALA FOX10 News is the most-watched local media organization in the Mobile / Pensacola market, producing the most hours of live news, weather, and original programming for the market's Gulf Coast. The main studio is located in Mobile, Alabama (the founding home of Mardi Gras). WALA is the oldest existing television station in the state. FOX10 takes pride in its winning culture and its renowned and historic commitment to the community. WALA FOX10 News is seeking a high-energy morning reporter who is passionate about telling compelling stories and making a positive impact in the community. We’re looking for a team player. Someone who is organized, aggressive with breaking news, and is constantly watching out for the next great story. We value attitude and effort above everything else.

Job Summary / Description :

WALA FOX10 News is seeking a high-energy morning reporter who is passionate about telling compelling stories and making a positive impact in the community. We’re looking for a team player.

Duties / Responsibilities include, but are not limited to :

• Reporting both in the field and studio, and the possibility for fill-in anchor work.
• Research, pitch, and accept general reporting assignments from Executive Producers, and / or Assignment Desk.
• Provide story narration on or off camera.
• Contribute content on multiple digital platforms.
• Contribute innovative concepts and ideas on a regular basis.
• Propose ideas for hard news stories, follow-ups, features, and long-form content.
• Represent the station at various community events.
• Provide general assistance in the preparation of station newscasts.
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications / Requirements :

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Specific Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities :

If you feel you’re qualified and want to work with a great group of people, go to https : / / gray.tv / careers#currentopenings, you may type in the job title, station call letters, or click on apply now , upload your resume, cover letter, and references

(Current employees who are interested in this position can apply through the Gray-TV UltiPro self-service portal)

WALA-TV / Gray Media is a drug-free company

Additional Info :

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.

Equal Opportunity Employer

This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.

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