MMJ Reporter: Break News, Shoot & Tell Impactful Stories

GRAY MEDIA; Birmingham (AL); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

WBRC is seeking an EXPERIENCED Reporter/MMJ who can generate story ideas, enterprise reporting, and cover live breaking news. The candidate should integrate social media into workflow and shoot, write, edit compelling stories.

The role requires flexibility for weekends, evenings, and holidays, strong on-air presence, and ability to work under tight deadlines as part of a team or solo.

Qualifications

• Three 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, TikTok, Instagram, etc.
• A valid driver's license is required.

Responsibilities

• Develop stories and gather information by maintaining contact with sources
• Respond aggressively and quickly to breaking news
• Write news stories for newscasts, the web, and 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

Skills

Reporting

On-camera energy

Writing

Live delivery

News judgment

Ad-lib ability

Social media awareness

Education

Bachelor's degree in Broadcast Journalism or equivalent

Job description

WBRC is seeking an EXPERIENCED Reporter/MMJ who can generate story ideas, enterprise reporting, and cover live breaking news. The candidate should integrate social media into workflow and shoot, write, edit compelling stories.

The role requires flexibility for weekends, evenings, and holidays, strong on-air presence, and ability to work under tight deadlines as part of a team or solo.