MULTIMEDIA JOURNALIST/REPORTER - WSFA

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

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 WSFA:

WSFA 12 News is the dominant television and digital media station in Montgomery, Alabama. For over 70 years, WSFA 12 News has served a 15-county DMA and is Central and South Alabama's most trusted source for news, weather, and sports information on-air and online.

Job Summary/Description:

WSFA 12 News is looking for an experienced Multimedia Journalist/Reporter to join our award-winning team in Montgomery. You’ll cover high-impact local stories for our newscasts, website, app, and social platforms—bringing strong storytelling, solid news judgment, and urgency to breaking news. We’re seeking a team-first journalist who can manage multiple deadlines and who’s eager to develop original, investigative, and enterprise reporting that holds the powerful accountable. Candidates should be able to shoot, write, edit, and publish for broadcast and digital platforms, and be confident producing compelling social media content (posting, live updates, and audience engagement) that extends the reach of your reporting. Position includes weekend shifts and limited anchoring as needed.

Duties/Responsibilities include (but are not limited to):

• Shooting, writing, and editing daily content for newscasts and website
• Knowledge of ENPS is a plus
• Ability to write news content for television and a different digital version
• Ability to handle breaking news and live reporting
• Generating story ideas and building local contacts
• Performing other duties as assigned by management

Qualifications/Requirements:

• 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

WSFA-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 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.

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