What are the responsibilities and job description for the NEWS REPORTER (MORNING) - WEAU position at Gray Media?
About Gray Television:
Gray Television 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 WEAU:
WEAU 13 News broadcasts to 26 counties in western Wisconsin and southeastern Minnesota. We're an hour's drive away from the Minneapolis/St. Paul metro area in a growing community with great schools and health care. A market leader in news, digital, and social media, WEAU 13 News covers 26 counties in Western Wisconsin and Southern Minnesota. Eau Claire is a vibrant, growing, and diverse community that serves as a regional hub for healthcare, retail, entertainment, and transportation. As one of the safest metro areas in the nation, Eau Claire is a great place to raise a family offering the perfect combination of urban excitement and natural beauty. Eau Claire is 90 minutes from the Minneapolis/St. Paul area.
Job Summary/Description:
WEAU 13 News, the dominant station in Eau Claire, WI, is searching for a morning reporter. Our multimedia journalists are enterprising, self-starters. They come to the table with original, LEAD story ideas, and dig for "the get" relentlessly. They are storytellers who incorporate "real people" in their work. This position involves shooting, writing, and editing television news packages, as well as producing value-added content for WEAU.com. This position also does several live shots a week in "Hello Wisconsin." Our on-air journalists are also expected to maintain social media pages and be involved in the community.
Candidates must have a working knowledge of all social media platforms, competency in web image editing, excellent on-air and web writing skills, and proficiency in AP style. If your news judgment is sound, you pay close attention to detail, and can excel in stressful situations, we want to hear from you.
Please note - primary job duties and responsibilities include, but are not limited to the information listed above
Qualifications/Requirements:
Experience with breaking news and working on a deadline in a fast-paced environment is preferred, but outstanding recent college graduates will be considered.
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)
WEAU-TV/Gray Television, Inc. is a drug-free company
Additional Info:
Gray Television 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 Television 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 Television 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 Television encourages all new employees to fully vaccinate against the coronavirus before the first workday.
Licenses & Certifications
Required- Drivers License
Motivations
Preferred- Self-Starter: Inspired to perform without outside help
