MULTIMEDIA JOURNALIST - WSAZ (Charleston, WV)

Gray Television - Charleston, WV

Full-time - Entry Level

Charleston, WV

101-250 employees

Broadcasting and Content Providers

About the position

WSAZ-TV, a dominant #1 station in the Charleston, WV area, is seeking a full-time multimedia journalist who is passionate about storytelling. The ideal candidate will possess the ability to craft compelling scripts, conduct engaging interviews, and produce creative video content that resonates with viewers. This role requires a proactive approach to uncovering news stories rather than simply covering them. The multimedia journalist will be expected to ask tough questions while also connecting with the community to tell impactful stories about the human condition. Strong reporting and shooting skills, along with leadership qualities and solid news judgment, are essential for success in this position. The candidate must be able to multitask effectively in a fast-paced news environment. The multimedia journalist will present information in a fair and unbiased manner, ensuring accuracy and viewer interest. Responsibilities include developing story ideas for morning and afternoon news meetings, reporting live from the field, and participating in post-story debriefs. The candidate should have strong writing, shooting, and editing skills, as well as the ability to post stories online and read from a computer monitor. Collaboration with news consultants to enhance on-air presence and establishing contacts within the community are also key aspects of the role. WSAZ values a family atmosphere and teamwork, emphasizing the importance of a strong work ethic and a commitment to quality journalism.

Responsibilities

• Present information in a fair, unbiased manner, ensuring accuracy and viewer interest.
• Develop story ideas for morning and afternoon news meetings.
• Report live from the field and participate in post-story debriefs.
• Demonstrate strong writing, shooting, and editing skills.
• Post stories to the web and read from a computer monitor.
• Collaborate with news consultants to enhance on-air look and presence.
• Establish contacts within the community and build a presence in beat counties.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Journalism or a related field is preferred.
• 1-2 years of experience in journalism is preferred.
• Ability to present a professional image as a representative of WSAZ-TV.
• Ability to handle moderate stress and meet daily and long-range deadlines.
• Strong teamwork skills and ability to contribute meaningful content daily.