Multimedia Journalist

Gray Television - Moselle, MS

Full-time - Entry Level

Moselle, MS

101-250 employees

Broadcasting and Content Providers

About the position

WDAM is seeking a Reporter/MMJ to join its award-winning team. The role involves generating story ideas, covering live and breaking news, and effectively utilizing social media in reporting. The successful candidate will be responsible for planning relevant stories for the Pine Belt area and will work under tight deadlines, often on a flexible schedule that includes weekends and holidays.

Responsibilities

• Plan stories in advance for coverage that are relevant to the Pine Belt
• Pitch and cover enterprise stories
• Cover breaking news, general assignments, and targeted special reports on social media, web, and TV
• Build trust and respect in the Pine Belt
• Work under tight deadlines on a flexible schedule that includes weekends, holidays, shift coverage, breaking news, and severe weather
• Operate live shots using Live U and Live U-Mobile
• Check beats daily
• Post stories/newscasts to WDAM.COM

Requirements

• Excellent writing, storytelling, and editing skills
• Solid news judgment
• Ability to report in a broad range of styles with good on-air presentation skills
• Ability to work under pressure
• Familiarity with all distribution platforms including Facebook, Twitter, Internet, etc.
• Bachelor's Degree in Broadcast Journalism or equivalent is required
• Valid Driver's License & Motor Vehicle Records checks are required