Dynamic MMJ Reporter: Live News Across Platforms
Gray Local Media, Inc
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Job summary
Action News 5 in Memphis, Tennessee, is looking for a reporter/MMJ to cover news in a fast-paced environment. You will provide reports in multiple shows across all platforms, including live shots.
The role requires a Bachelor's in broadcast journalism (or equivalent) and at least two years of multimedia journalism experience, strong writing, AP style, and the ability to produce compelling stories under tight deadlines.
Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in broadcast journalism or related field, or equivalent training and/or experience.
- Two years of working as a multimedia journalist.
- Outstanding broadcast writing, interpersonal, and time management skills.
- Proficiency with AP Style and social media platforms.
- Ability to produce well-written, visually compelling stories under tight deadlines.
- Strong news judgment.
- Must provide a link to samples of recent work.
Responsibilities
- News of the day journalist who will be LIVE across multiple platforms
- Create compelling content for broadcast, streaming, digital, and social platforms daily
- Cover breaking/ spot news
- Develop a strong network of sources in the community
- Seek out diverse perspectives and include those voices in stories
- Drive to/from stories; shoot video, write scripts, and edit stories (VO, VOSOT, PKG)
- Collaborate with a photographer when necessary
- Present stories live in the field and the studio as needed
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Education
Job description
Action News 5 in Memphis, Tennessee, is looking for a reporter/MMJ to cover news in a fast-paced environment. You will provide reports in multiple shows across all platforms, including live shots.
The role requires a Bachelor's in broadcast journalism (or equivalent) and at least two years of multimedia journalism experience, strong writing, AP style, and the ability to produce compelling stories under tight deadlines.
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