MMJ/REPORTER - WFIE

Gray Media; Evansville (IN); On-site; USD 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

14 News in Evansville, Indiana is hiring a Reporter/MMJ to write, report, shoot, and edit stories for our television and digital platforms. You will deliver compelling, accurate news under tight deadlines with strong storytelling and verification skills.

The role requires a journalism degree, 1–2 years of reporting experience, and proficiency with cameras and editing. Evening/weekend shifts and a valid driver's license are expected qualities.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Journalism or related field.
• 1-2 years of reporting experience/live reporting.
• Strong verbal and written communication and news writing.
• Familiarity with digital video cameras and editing.
• Ability to lift 35-40 lbs.
• Willingness to work evenings, weekends, and holidays.
• Valid Driver's License.

Responsibilities

• Gather, write, and present news reports for various newscasts and digital platforms.
• Shoot and edit video and interviews using HD cameras and non-linear editors.
• Contribute updates to mobile platforms throughout the day.
• Develop a network of sources.
• Participate in story selection meetings and generate ideas daily.
• Shoot independent live shots.
• Other duties as assigned by Content Management.
• Work with our digital news platforms.

Skills

Live reporting

News writing

Storytelling

Social media

Education

Bachelor's degree in Journalism

Tools

PS High Definition cameras

Non-linear editing

Job description

About GrayMedia

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 WFIE

14 News, the Tri-State's News and Weather Leader and NBC affiliate, is the dominant #1 news team on all platforms in Evansville, Indiana (DMA 109). We go where the news is, covering stories in southwestern Indiana, southeastern Illinois, and western Kentucky on air, online, and OTT.

Job Summary/Description

14 News is hiring a talented Reporter/Multi-Media Journalist (MMJ). The successful candidate must be a team player with a great attitude and bring professionalism, personality, energy, and confidence to our newscasts. This person is a strong writer who can tell memorable stories and demonstrate strong news judgment.

Duties of this job 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

• Gather, write, and present news reports for various newscasts, including various digital platforms
• Shoot and edit video and interviews using PS High Definition cameras and non-linear editing programs
• Contribute pictures, video, and text updates to mobile platforms consistently throughout the day, both in the field and at the station
• Develop a network of sources
• Participate in the story selection process through meetings, and contribute story ideas daily
• Shoot independent live shots
• Other duties as assigned by Content Management
• The ideal candidate will also be able to work with our digital news platforms

Qualifications/Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Journalism or related field
• 1-2 years of reporting experience/live reporting, preferred
• Strong verbal and written communication skills, including excellent news writing and visual storytelling ability
• Familiarity with digital video cameras, non-linear editing, and Social Media platforms
• Ability to lift 35-40lbs of gear
• Willingness to work evenings, weekends, and holidays if needed
• Valid Driver's License

WFIE-TV/Gray Media is a drug-free company

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 nondiscrimination laws in every location where 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.