MULTIMEDIA JOURNALIST - WEEK-TV

WBNG-TV; East Peoria (IL); On-site; Full time

Job summary

WBNG-TV is seeking a Multimedia Journalist to deliver impactful news stories across platforms. This full-time position involves reporting, shooting, and editing, with a focus on breaking news and compelling storytelling. Ideal candidates possess strong communication skills and a journalism degree.

Benefits

Comprehensive medical coverage

401(k) Plan with matching

Paid parental leave benefits

Flexible spending account

Employee assistance program

Paid Time Off

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Journalism or related field preferred.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Familiarity with digital video cameras and non-linear editing.

Responsibilities

• Report breaking news with urgency and quality.
• Pitch story ideas and cultivate sources.
• Shoot, write, and edit news packages.

Skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Storytelling

Social Media familiarity

Education

Bachelor's degree in Journalism

Tools

Digital video cameras

Non-linear editing

Job description

Gray Media, or Gray, is a multimedia company headquartered in Atlanta, Georgia, formally known as Gray Television, Inc. The company is the nation's largest owner of top-rated local television stations and digital assets serving 113 television markets that collectively reach approximately 36 percent of US television households. The portfolio includes 77 markets with the top-rated television station and 100 markets with the first and/or second-highest-rated television station, as well as the largest Telemundo Affiliate group with 43 markets totaling nearly 1.5 million Hispanic TV Households. The company also owns Gray Digital Media, a full-service digital agency offering national and local clients digital marketing strategies with the most advanced digital products and services. Gray's 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.

We understand that life needs balance. That is why we offer our employees and eligible family members a comprehensive benefits package, including:

• 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

$18.91 - $25.00/hr. (DOE)

Shift and Schedule:

Mon. - Fri. (or at Manager's Discretion)

Job Type:

Full-Time

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Job Summary/Description:

Our award-winning duopoly WEEK- NBC & ABC is looking for a Multimedia Journalist who will consistently pitch lead story ideas and showcase their work on multiple platforms every day. You will produce stories for our newscasts, but also provide content for online, mobile platforms, and social media sites.

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

- Must report breaking news with urgency, impact, and deliver quality reporting in high-pressure deadline situations
- Pitch viable, developed story ideas
- Develop and cultivate sources
- Shoot, write, and edit a minimum of one package and one vosot per shift

Qualifications/Requirements:

- Bachelor's degree in Journalism or related field, preferred
- Strong verbal and written communication skills, including excellent news writing and visual storytelling ability
- Familiarity with digital video cameras, non-linear editing, and Social Media platforms
- Willingness to work evenings, weekends, and possibly holidays
- Valid Driver's License

If you feel you’re qualified and want to work with a great group of people, go to https://gray.tv/careers#currentopenings , you may type in the job title, station call letters, or click on "apply now", upload your resume, and references

( Current employees who are interested in this position can apply through the Gray-TV UltiPro self-service portal)

WEEK-TV/Gray Mediais 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.

Gray Media encourages all new employees to be fully vaccinated against the coronavirus virus before the first workday.

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