Journalist jobs in Nashville, TN

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 WSMV:

WSMV 4 is Nashville's NBC affiliate and Middle Tennessee's first television station. Owned by Gray Television, WSMV 4 broadcasts 53 hours of live, local news each week, and has been recognized with numerous awards. WSMV is also the home of Nashville's Certified Most Accurate First Alert Forecast for 3 years running (certified by WeatherRate). Visit www.WSMV.com for more.

Job Summary/Description:  

WSMV4 in Nashville is looking for an experienced multimedia journalist who excels at enterprising stories. The ideal candidate will be a self-starter who knows how to develop sources and dig for news.

Duties/Responsibilities include (but are not limited to):

- Develop and pitch unique enterprise stories daily
- Shoot, write, edit, and present compelling stories, either solo or with a photographer
- Optimize story presentation for each WSMV news platform
- Participate in daily editorial decisions

Qualifications/Requirements:

- At least two years experience as a multimedia journalist
- Strong writing skills and editorial judgment
- Ability to shoot and edit on deadline
- Strong understanding of digital and social platforms
- Clean Driving Record
- Four-year college degree

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)

WSMV-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, and 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 be fully vaccinated against the coronavirus virus before the first workday.