MMJ/ REPORTER - WMTV

GRAY MEDIA; Madison (WI); On-site; USD 42,000 - 58,000; Full time

Job summary

WMTV 15 News in Madison is seeking a weekend MMJ to own stories from the Capitol to southern Wisconsin. You will shoot, write, edit, and present original news packages, with a focus on social and digital content to engage viewers beyond the TV screen.

This TV-first role demands strong writing, editorial judgment, and the ability to manage multiple deadlines while partnering with photographers when needed. Join our award-winning newsroom today.

Qualifications

• Strong editorial judgment, especially in breaking news situations.
• Ability to manage competing priorities and deadlines.
• Digital-aware mindset for cross-platform storytelling.
• Excellent writing skills for tight, active broadcast copy.
• Willingness to lead weekends without direct supervision.

Responsibilities

• Own the story: shoot, write, edit, and present original news packages and live reports.
• Think multi-platform: tailor content for social and digital audiences.
• File in real time: deliver daily social content including vertical videos.
• Build your beat: develop sources across the Madison market and southern Wisconsin.
• Spark ideas: contribute story ideas daily for broadcast and digital audiences.

Skills

Editorial judgment

Deadline management

Multiplatform storytelling

Strong writing

Self-motivation

Weekend availability

Driving license

Education

Journalism degree preferred

Tools

Camera

Video editing software

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 WMTV:

WMTV serves south central Wisconsin. We are the #1 station—leading the market in news and weather coverage-- and we are recognized for sharing information with accuracy and immediacy on our digital platforms.

We work hard and take pride in getting it right.

WMTV has been named the Wisconsin Broadcasters Association News Operation of the Year (for the last 5 of 6 years) AND the WBA's Station of the Year. RTDNA recognized the station with seven regional Edward R. Murrows. In 2025 the station won two National Edward R. Murrow awards for digital and breaking news coverage.

Whats better than working at the #1 station in the nations #1 city? Join our award-winning team and live, work and play in a community that is consistently named one of the best places to live in America. We are just 1.5 hours from Milwaukee, 2.5 hours from Chicago and 5 hours from Minneapolis/St. Paul.

Job Summary/Description:

Love to own the story when the whole town is watching? WMTV 15 News is hiring a weekend MMJ to join our award winning newsroom.

Are you a visual storyteller who lives for the rush of a breaking story? Do you have the weekend warrior spirit, the kind of person who thrives when news doesn't stop just because it's Saturday? We're looking for a Multi-Media Journalist to join WMTV 15 News Team in Madison. This is a TV-first position, but digital can't be an afterthought. If you're ready to lead weekends and own stories from the Capitol to southern Wisconsin, we want to talk to you.

What You'll Do:

• -Own the story: Shoot, write, edit, and present original news packages and live reports
• -Think multi-platform: Gather content with what works on social and digital in mind, not just on air
• -File in real time: Deliver daily social content including vertical videos from the field
• -Build your beat: Develop and maintain sources across the Madison market and southern Wisconsin
• -Spark ideas: Contribute story ideas daily that serve our broadcast AND digital audiences

Qualifications/Requirements:

• -Strong editorial judgment, especially in breaking news situations
• -Ability to manage competing priorities and deadlines simultaneously
• -A digital-aware mindset: you think about your audience on every platform, not just the one watching at 6pm
• -Excellent writing skills: tight, active, conversational broadcast copy
• -Self-motivated and dependable; weekends require someone who leads without being managed
• -Desire to win, positive attitude, and ability to reflect and apply feedback
• -Flexibility to work 5 days/week including Saturday and Sunday, a combination of dayside and nightside shifts, plus overtime for breaking news or special coverage
• -Valid driver's license and ability to drive a company vehicle
• -Journalism-related degree preferred, but not required. Experience and demonstrated skill matter most.
• -Must be able to carry 35+ pounds of gear, and be experienced in shooting and editing unique content. We do have photographers to partner with on appropriate assignments.

WMTV-TV/Gray Media, Inc. 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 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.
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