Gray Media hiring MMJ/ REPORTER - WMC-TV in Memphis, TN | LinkedIn (2024)

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 WMC:WMC, Action News 5 in Memphis is the NBC affiliate and legacy news station in the highly competitive Memphis, Tennessee Market. Action News 5 is driven by the community. We find solutions to problems that impact people across four states. Through in-depth journalism and local partnerships, we strive to inform, inspire, empower, and support Memphis and the Mid-South. Our team at WMC, Action News 5 is always pushing the technology envelope. Broadcast and digital media innovation are in our DNA. Our team produces 46.5 hours of local programming on broadcast and more than 100 hours on OTT including nearly 60 NCAA Division I men’s and women’s sporting events for ESPN Plus.

Job Description/Summary:Action News 5 in Memphis, Tennessee seeks an experienced MMJ/Reporter to join our award-winning team. The reporter will work closely with news managers and producers to create high-quality stories with integrity and facts across all platforms.

WMC is looking for a multimedia journalist/reporter. We're looking for a pioneer in the next generation of news gathering. We report news on every platform available to our viewers. Successful candidates will have a demonstrated ability to report, shoot videos, edit videos, and post web stories/pictures/videos from both the field and television station. Successful candidates will also have the ability to deliver compelling stories. You'll use the latest technology, including lightweight next-generation video equipment and laptop editing.

Essential daily job duties include live reporting, creative shooting, writing, editing, and posting of news stories, both hard news and features. Must have good writing skills and must be able to work well under strict deadline pressure.

Duties/Responsibilities include (but not limited to):

• Gather, shoot and edit pictures, video, and sound for broadcast and online platforms
• Gathering data and relevant information on local and national newsworthy events
• Create and present accurate, fair, unbiased news content as assigned. Responsible for providing news and information across multiple platforms and presenting content both inside WMC studios and remotely
• Must be visible in the community and make a reasonable amount of appearances in the local DMA
• Develop and maintain a network of news sources to create exclusive local news content.
• Stay current on both local and national news events
• The ability to interact professionally and effectively with all internal WMC employees and external organizations
• Responsible for maintaining all station gear including but not limited to; cameras, cellphones, tablets, laptops, and any other gear assigned
• Responsible for maintaining station vehicle with regular auto detailing and maintenance checks
• Understand the editing process and all the technical aspects of Edius 8 editing software
• Use creative graphic and production techniques to enhance the visual and audio storytelling
• Able to work independently and use solid judgment on all stories, images, and sound that are used within a news story
• Ability to work under pressure in a rapidly changing news environment
• Must be able to make decisions quickly and accurately while coping with stress, resulting from a variety of circumstances
• Work cross-functionally and cooperatively as a team member under tight deadlines.
• Contribute to and potentially lead projects within the team to continue to make our newsroom a world-class operation

Qualifications/Requirements:

• 2 years of experience as a television reporter or multi-media journalist in a top 125 market- Journalism/Communications or equivalent background preferred
• Must be able to provide a reel/portfolio of work examples
• Must be flexible concerning scheduling and willing to work extended hours, varying shifts (including nights, weekends, and holidays, and sometimes on short notice) and report to work in emergencies depending upon news coverage when required
• Must meet physical requirements, including medium to heavy lifting and carrying camera equipment up to 50 pounds for extended periods
• Must be willing to work in all weather conditions
• Must understand ethical issues concerning stories and use appropriate journalistic guidelines
• Ability to interpret information to establish facts and determine truth.
• Basic understanding of windows based electronics and the ability to learn ENPS as well as new systems as they are implemented.
• Be a team player while displaying an ability to handle a variety of tasks, and make sound decisions in a fast-paced, deadline-driven, stressful environment
• Demonstrated ability of good news judgment
• Positive attitude, strong work ethic, high degree of integrity and professionalism
• Up-to-date on, and interested in, current local, regional and national news events
• Comfortable with emerging technology
• Ability to perform under pressure in breaking news and deadline-driven situations
• Excellent troubleshooting and problem-resolution skills
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment and manage multiple tasks simultaneously

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)WMC-TV/Gray Media is a drug-free companyAdditional 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, and 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.

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