Multimedia Journalist: Reporter & Shooter in Macon

GRAY MEDIA; Macon (GA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

WPGA is seeking a Multimedia Journalist to tell impactful stories from the Macon area. You’ll report to WANF leadership, develop enterprise and day-of stories, and produce field content by shooting and editing video, scripting, and delivering reports for newscasts.

You will collaborate with the WANF newsroom for daily coverage plans. The role requires flexible hours, a valid driver's license, and a commitment to accuracy and fairness in reporting.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Journalism, Broadcasting, Communications or equivalent.
• 1+ years of on-air reporting/MMJ experience (or strong internship/college-level equivalent with a professional reel).
• Ability to shoot & edit video under a deadline.
• Strong writing, interviewing, and editorial judgment with a commitment to accuracy and fairness.
• Working knowledge of digital publishing & social platforms.
• Valid driver's license & ability to drive to stories throughout the WPGA viewing area.

Responsibilities

• Work out of the WPGA newsroom in Macon; report to WANF leadership.
• Pitch, develop, and produce enterprise & day-of news stories that reflect the Macon community and surrounding areas.
• Shoot and edit your own video; write scripts; deliver live and/or recorded reports for newscasts.
• Coordinate with the WANF (Atlanta) newsroom to execute daily coverage plans.
• Work flexible hours and on-call coverage as assigned.

Skills

On-air reporting

Video shooting

Video editing

News writing

Interviews

Digital publishing

Social media

Driver's license

Education

Bachelor's degree in Journalism, Broadcasting, Communications or equivalent

Tools

Video editing software

Camera operation

Digital publishing tools

Job description

WPGA is seeking a Multimedia Journalist to tell impactful stories from the Macon area. You’ll report to WANF leadership, develop enterprise and day-of stories, and produce field content by shooting and editing video, scripting, and delivering reports for newscasts.

You will collaborate with the WANF newsroom for daily coverage plans. The role requires flexible hours, a valid driver's license, and a commitment to accuracy and fairness in reporting.