MMJ/ REPORTER - KPTV

WILX Media; Beaverton (OR); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Portland, Oregon's #1 news station, FOX 12, has an immediate opening for an MMJ/Reporter. The top candidate will be a dynamic, high-level storyteller who gathers news for broadcast, web, and other platforms of the future.

Duties include shooting, writing, and editing stories; appearing on-air and coordinating live shots; developing sources for exclusive insight; pitching leadable ideas; and working with urgency and sound news judgment. Potential to fill-in anchor when needed.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Journalism or related field preferred.
• Minimum of two years' experience as a reporter/MMJ in a local newsroom.
• Knowledge of ENPS newsroom systems and Edius editing systems is preferable.

Responsibilities

• Shoot, write, and edit stories.
• Appear on-air and coordinate live shots.
• Develop sources for exclusive insight and reports.
• Pitch leadable and/or original story ideas daily.
• Work with immediacy and sound news judgment; may fill-in anchor as needed.

Skills

Storytelling

Live reporting

Research

Interviewing

Education

Bachelor's degree in Journalism

Tools

ENPS

EDIUS

Job description

Today, we are a growing multimedia company headquartered in Atlanta, Georgia. We are the nation's largest owner of top-rated local television stations and digital assets serving 117 full-power television markets that collectively reach approximately 37% of US television households. The portfolio includes 80 markets with the top-rated television station and 100 markets with the first- and/or second-highest-rated television station in average all-day ratings across 116 of such markets that were measured by Nielsen in 2025. We also own the largest Telemundo Affiliate group with 46 markets and Gray Digital Media, a full-service digital agency offering national and local clients digital marketing strategies with the most advanced digital products and services. Our additional media properties include video production companies Raycom Sports, Tupelo Media Group, and PowerNation Studios, and studio production facilities Assembly Atlanta and Third Rail Studios.

About KPTV:

KPTV/KPDX is home to FOX 12 Oregon and Rose City SportsNet, serving the nation's 23rd-largest television market. FOX 12 delivers award-winning journalism and produces 80+ hours of local news and programming every week, including Portland's #1 morning news Good Day Oregon. Our digital, social, and streaming reach is best-in-market, delivering content to more than 5 million people per month, in addition to over 6 million video plays per month across all platforms. Rose City SportsNet - Where Women Lead - is a forward-looking brand featuring premier regional sports and is the official broadcast home to WNBA's Portland Fire and NWSL's Portland Thorns. We are also broadcast partners to Portland State Athletics and the Seattle Seahawks. Located in Beaverton, just minutes from Portland, our team enjoys a city known for its creative culture, exceptional food, and easy access to the beautiful Oregon coast, Columbia River Gorge, and Mount Hood.

Job Summary/Description:

Portland, Oregon's #1 news station, FOX 12, has an immediate opening for an MMJ/Reporter. The top candidate will be a dynamic, high-level storyteller who gathers news for broadcast, web, and other platforms of the future.

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

• Shoot, write, and edit stories
• Appear on-air and coordinate live shots
• Develop sources within the community to gain unique "Only On" insight and reports on important and impactful issues
• Pitch leadable and/or original story ideas daily
• Strong research skills, ability to employ critical thinking skills to dig and go "beyond the press release" and/or confirm incoming news tips via email or social media
• Work with a sense of immediacy and in a team while exhibiting sound news judgment and ethics
• Potential and drive to fill-in anchor, when needed
• Performs other duties as assigned

Qualifications/Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in Journalism or related field preferred
• Minimum of two years' experience as a reporter/MMJ in a local newsroom
• Ability to work long hours/overtime, weekends, overnights as needed for breaking news and specialized coverage
• Must be able to carry 35+ pounds of gear and be experienced in shooting and editing unique content
• This position requires the employee to be able to drive for business needs. A valid driver's license and clean driving record (MVR) are required
• Knowledge of ENPS newsroom systems and Edius editing systems is preferable

Additional 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, 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.

KPTV-TV/Gray Media, Inc. is a drug-free company

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