MULTIMEDIA JOURNALIST (ASSO) - WIFR

FOX Carolina News; Rockford (IL); On-site; USD 20,000 - 29,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision

HSA with company contributions

Flexible spending account

Life and disability benefits

Parental leave

401(k) with matching

Employee assistance program

Relocation PTO

Job summary

Gray Media is seeking an MMJ for its WIFR station. You will write, edit, and shoot video, craft stories for air, and manage web and social content. The role emphasizes strong on-air delivery, news judgment, and adaptability to deadline-driven stories.

College degree and prior newsroom experience are required. You should be comfortable working on a fast-paced team with strong storytelling and digital skills across platforms.

Qualifications

• College degree and newsroom experience required.
• Strong writing skills and media literacy.
• Ability to work under deadline pressure.

Responsibilities

• Write and edit news packages for air.
• Produce content for website and social media.
• Report, anchor desk reporting, editing, and web/social media participation.

Skills

Excellent writing

On-air delivery

Social media skills

Deadline driven

Education

College degree

Job description

About Gray Media

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.

Benefits

• Comprehensive Medical(Rx), Dental, and Vision Coverage
• Health Savings Account with Company contributions
• Flexible Spending Account
• Employer-paid life and disability benefits
• Paid parental leave benefits
• Adoption and Surrogacy Benefits
• 401(k) Plan, including matching and profit-sharing contributions
• Employee Assistance Program
• Voluntary benefits, including Hospital Indemnity, Critical Illness, Accident Insurance, and supplemental life insurance coverage
• Paid Time Off, including Relocation PTO
• Focus on Caring

Salary/Wage

Starting salary: $18.00/hr.

Shift And Schedule

Schedule is based on the needs of the station

Job Type

Full-Time

About WIFR

WIFR is in need of an MMJ who is a self-starter, who tells a great story, finds unique ways to present information to viewers, and can shoot good video. You must have a strong on-air delivery, sharp social media skills, and excellent people skills. Must also have the ability to not only handle but expect curveballs in story assignments and know how to adapt in each situation. College degree and previous newsroom experience. Good news judgment with the ability to make quick and accurate decisions, creative writing, good communication skills, and the ability to work under deadline pressure.

Job Summary/Description

WIFR is in need of an MMJ who is a self-starter, who tells a great story, finds unique ways to present information to viewers, and can shoot good video. You must have a strong on-air delivery, sharp social media skills, and excellent people skills. Must also have the ability to not only handle but expect curveballs in story assignments and know how to adapt in each situation. College degree and previous newsroom experience. Good news judgment with the ability to make quick and accurate decisions, creative writing, good communication skills, and the ability to work under deadline pressure.

You will write and edit news packages for air, as well as produce content for our website and social media pages. We need people who relate the news and incorporate "real people" in their work.

Duties/Responsibilities Include, But Are Not Limited To

• Reporting
• Reporting from Anchor Desk
• Editing
• Web and Social Media - participation and contribution to several platforms

Qualifications/Requirements

• Our fast-paced industry requires journalists who can work on a deadline and can adapt to breaking news.
• Candidates must have a working knowledge of all social media platforms, strong writing skills, and a solid on-air delivery.
• Good news judgment with the ability to make quick and accurate decisions is essential.
• Must possess a valid driver's license and good driving record.

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.