What are the responsibilities and job description for the REPORTER/MMJ - WBRC position at Gray Local Media, Inc?
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 WBRC:
WBRC is the number one station in Central Alabama. We produce award-winning news. We also have a dominant digital presence, using WBRC.com, the WBRC News app, the WBRC Weather app, and social media platforms to connect to a worldwide audience. WBRC is the largest and most trusted news team in Alabama and produces more than 64 hours of local news every week. As a broadcast pioneer, WBRC serves as Alabama's most-watched television station. WBRC is one of the strongest television stations in the country with dominant shows including our highly rated morning show, Good Day Alabama.
Job Summary/Description:
WBRC is looking for an EXPERIENCED Reporter/MMJ. The successful candidate can generate their own story ideas and has a strong track record of enterprise reporting and covering live, breaking news as an MMJ. They must understand and incorporate social media material into their workflow.
We're seeking a team player who can shoot, write, edit, and tell great stories. Ability to work under tight deadlines on a flexible schedule that includes weekends, evenings, and holidays.
Duties/Responsibilities include (but are not limited, to):
- Develop stories and gather information by maintaining contact with sources
- Respond aggressively and quickly to breaking news
- Write news stories for newscasts and web, and post to social media platforms
- Coordinate crews in the field and communicate updates to news staff and management
- Strong photography and non-linear editing skills
- Ability to meet deadlines
- Must have excellent verbal and written skills
- Must be able to work individually, and/or in a group setting
- Should show individual initiative and creativity in photography skills
Qualifications/Requirements:
- Two years of reporting experience required
- Dynamic on-camera energy and delivery with the ability to ad-lib
- Excellent writing, packaging, and live skills
- Solid news judgment
- Must be able to report in a broad range of styles with good on-air presentation skills
- Demonstrated 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
- A valid driver`s license is required
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)
WBRC-TV/Gray Media 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 before the first workday.
