MULTIMEDIA JOURNALIST - WALA Job at Gray Television in Mobile

About Gray Media :

Gray Media 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 WALA :

WALA FOX10 News is a local media organization producing news, weather, and original content for the Gulf Coast. Located in Mobile, AL. WALA is the oldest existing television station in the state of Alabama. FOX10 takes pride in a winning culture and is committed to the community.

Job Summary / Description :

WALA FOX10 News is searching for a Multimedia Journalist. That journalist will pursue breaking news and produce lead stories, delivering live reports on television, digital, and social platforms. A positive attitude and ability to engage our audience on-air and on digital platforms is a must. This reporter will present live stories in our newscasts and cultivate sources in our community.

Duties / Responsibilities include, but not limited to :

• Develop and maintain contacts with local newsmakers and experts
• Pitch confirmed ideas in daily editorial meetings
• Shoot, Edit, and File assigned news reports in television, digital, and social formats
• Produce live enterprise and breaking stories using MMJ workflows
• Deliver content with clean, engaging, and thoughtful delivery
• Write and post real-time updates on digital and social platforms
• Engage the audience through social channels and personal appearances
• Ability to partner with newsroom managers and teammates

Qualifications / Requirements :

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, Inc. 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.

Gray Media encourages all new employees to be fully vaccinated against the coronavirus virus before the first workday.

Qualifications Education

Preferred

Bachelors

Licenses & Certifications

Required

Drivers License

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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