Multimedia Journalist & Reporter - Local News & Breaking

Gray Media, Inc.; Montgomery (AL); On-site; USD 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

WSFA 12 News in Montgomery, Alabama is seeking an experienced Multimedia Journalist/Reporter. You will cover high-impact local stories for our newscasts, website, app, and social platforms, bringing strong storytelling and urgency to breaking news.

The position requires you to shoot, write, edit, and publish for broadcast and digital platforms, and to produce engaging social content. We value a team-first journalist capable of managing multiple deadlines and developing enterprise reporting that

Qualifications

• At least 2 years as an MMJ in a television newsroom.
• Journalism or Communications degree preferred.
• Computer literacy, including newsroom computer systems.
• Knowledge of central Alabama communities, issues, and coverage opportunities.
• Experience in a television newsroom.
• Must have a good driving record.

Responsibilities

• Shooting, writing, and editing daily content for newscasts and website.
• Write for both television and digital platforms with separate versions.
• Handle breaking news and live reporting.
• Generate story ideas and build local contacts.
• Perform other duties as assigned by management.

Skills

MMJ experience

News writing

Video editing

Digital storytelling

Driving

Education

Journalism/Communications degree

Tools

ENPS

Job description

WSFA 12 News in Montgomery, Alabama is seeking an experienced Multimedia Journalist/Reporter. You will cover high-impact local stories for our newscasts, website, app, and social platforms, bringing strong storytelling and urgency to breaking news.

The position requires you to shoot, write, edit, and publish for broadcast and digital platforms, and to produce engaging social content. We value a team-first journalist capable of managing multiple deadlines and developing enterprise reporting that