MMJ/Reporter

Auburn Chamber of Commerce; Columbus (OH); On-site; USD 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

Auburn Chamber of Commerce is seeking a skilled reporter to join their Columbus newsroom. The ideal candidate will possess a bachelor's degree in journalism, demonstrate excellent time management, and have a firm grasp of ethical decision-making. Responsibilities include creating engaging stories, delivering content online, and participating in news meetings. A flexible schedule is essential for this entry-level position.

This role provides an opportunity to work with a dynamic news team in a vibrant environment, ensuring quality and timely news coverage.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in journalism or related field required.
• Excellent time management skills under pressure.
• Must have scheduling flexibility.

Responsibilities

• Ability to tell complicated stories with 'live ability'.
• Present information in a fair, unbiased manner.
• Develop story ideas and conduct interviews for news.

Skills

Storytelling

Ethical decision-making

Time management

Digital content delivery

Teamwork

Education

Bachelor's degree in journalism or related field

Job description

WTVM-TV is searching for a skilled reporter to join our Columbus newsroom. We are looking for an eager candidate who is looking to grow while contributing to the area's #1 news source.

Responsibilities

• Ability to tell complicated stories with "live ability" required
• Must possess a strong understanding of daily newscast content and work in conjunction with producers to develop a dynamic product
• Strong initiative, attention to detail, and advanced ethical decision‑making skills required
• Present information in a fair, unbiased manner
• Develop story ideas to present, including digital components, in morning/afternoon news meeting. Interview subjects and research facts for credibility
• Deliver content on social media and the web. Edit video and stories for broadcast
• Ability to anchor, report, go live, field anchor, and present onset debriefs when needed
• Produce and anchor newscasts as assigned
• Must have the ability to post and edit stories multiple times throughout the day to web and social platforms

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in journalism or related field
• Excellent time management skills and an ability to prioritize tasks and information under pressure are required
• Must be able to work independently and as part of a team
• Must have scheduling flexibility

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)

WTVM-TV/Gray Media is a drug‑free company.

Equal Employment Opportunity

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.

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Additional Info

Intern Posting : Full-Time

Experience Level : Entry Level

Job Function : General