Multimedia Journalist

Gray Television - Roanoke, VA

Full-time - Entry Level

Roanoke, VA

101-250 employees

Broadcasting and Content Providers

About the position

WDBJ7, a leading CBS affiliated media powerhouse in Roanoke, Virginia, is seeking a Multimedia Journalist (MMJ) to join their team. The ideal candidate will have a passion for journalism, creativity, and a strong work ethic, capable of writing, shooting, editing, and presenting compelling stories live. This role requires the ability to generate innovative story ideas and work collaboratively with co-workers to deliver high-quality news coverage.

Responsibilities

• Arrive to the editorial meeting on time with at least two story ideas for the day's newscasts.
• Assist with the overall content of news stories within newscasts.
• Bring innovative story ideas to editorial meetings and contribute to the station's goals.
• Field report stories as directed and work flexible hours.
• Develop, investigate, write, report, and edit stories of interest.
• Write and post web stories while traveling back to the station.
• Edit packages using the Edius system.
• Follow clothing and appearance guidelines.
• Generate investigative stories using sources.
• Work with producers to ensure story accuracy and presentation.
• Perform creative and explanatory live shots and stand-ups.
• Write and post website stories prior to airing on television.
• Work mornings, evenings, weekends, and holidays as needed.
• Research, gather, write, and report news stories on-air and online.
• Report live on the scene during breaking news.
• Conduct interviews in the field and on-set.
• Develop and maintain sources of information about assignments.
• Demonstrate sound news judgment and collaborate with others.
• Enterprise hard-news, research-driven packages under tight deadlines.
• Participate in story selection process and contribute story ideas.
• Attend community service events and meet viewers.
• Post and update stories on the web, often remotely.
• Update social media sites daily to report stories and interact with viewers.
• Enter CG text and times into newsroom software before newscasts.
• Use knowledge of appropriate lighting to enhance news presentation.
• Present TV stories in alternative ways at least twice a week.
• Produce daily one reporter package and one vo/sot/vo or other contribution on a different story.
• Critique, provide feedback, and participate in training.
• Communicate with web staff during breaking news.

Requirements

• At least two years of television reporting experience preferred.
• Experience with ENPS newsroom software and/or Grass Valley non-linear editing is a plus.
• Experience with web writing and social media posts is required.
• Excellent broadcasting writing experience is a must.
• Experience with digital cameras is necessary.
• Strong understanding of daily newscast content and collaboration with producers.
• Excellent interview and conversational writing skills.
• Strong live reporting skills and on-camera presentation skills required.
• Basic computer knowledge including newsroom software and Microsoft applications.
• Ability to shoot and edit video with digital cameras.
• Able to produce and post content to websites.
• Intermediate knowledge of social media.
• Ability to work independently with limited supervision.
• Strong initiative and attention to detail is required.
• Demonstrate solid news judgment and journalistic ethics.
• Bachelor's Degree in journalism or related field required.
• Must hold a valid driver's license and be insurable.

Nice-to-haves

• Experience with editorial leadership skills.
• Familiarity with many platforms including web, mobile, and social networks.

Benefits

• Training and development opportunities.
• State of the art digital broadcast center.
• Collaborative work environment.