MULTIMEDIA JOURNALIST - WGEM

Gray Local Media, Inc; Quincy (IL); On-site; USD 39,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision coverage

Health Savings Account (HSA)

Flexible Spending Account (FSA)

Life and disability benefits

Parental leave

Job summary

WGEM-TV/Gray Media, Inc is seeking a multimedia journalist to join our Emmy Award-winning news team. You will shoot, write, and edit content for our digital and broadcast platforms, and may be teamed with a photojournalist for active LIVE storytelling during newscasts.

The role requires reporting across multiple platforms, building local contacts, and delivering fair, unbiased news with accuracy and engaging storytelling.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in journalism, communications, or related field.
• Experience with news and video editing software is a benefit.
• A valid driver's license is a must.
• Solid technical and computer skills, and understanding of how content is turned on multiple media platforms.
• Ability to handle moderate stress regularly, meet daily and long-range deadlines, and work well with others in a team atmosphere

Responsibilities

• Shooting, writing, and editing daily content for newscasts, web, and social media.
• Enterprise story ideas and build local contacts.
• Perform other duties necessary to assist the newsroom as assigned by management.
• Present information in a fair, unbiased manner, ensuring the information is accurate and of interest to viewers.

Skills

News writing

Video editing

Multimedia platforms

Driver's license

Education

Bachelor's degree in journalism or communications

Tools

Editing software

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.

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

$39,000 - $42,000/yr (based on experience)

Shift and Schedule:

Job Type:

Full-Time

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Job Summary/Description:

WGEM is looking for a multimedia journalist to join our Emmy Award-winning news team. We are seeking qualified candidates who have a passion for storytelling and news gathering, with a strong understanding of how news is delivered on multiple platforms. You will shoot, write, and edit content for our digital and broadcast platforms. During newscasts, you may be teamed with a photojournalist for active LIVE storytelling.

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

• Shooting, writing, and editing daily content for newscasts, web, and social media.
• Enterprise story ideas and build local contacts.
• Perform other duties necessary to assist the newsroom as assigned by management.
• Present information in a fair, unbiased manner, ensuring the information is accurate and of interest to viewers.

Qualifications/Requirements:

• Preferred qualifications include a Bachelor's Degree in journalism, communications, or related field.
• Experience with news and video editing software is a benefit.
• A valid driver's license is a must.
• Solid technical and computer skills, and understanding of how content is turned on multiple media platforms.
• Ability to handle moderate stress regularly, meet daily and long‑range deadlines, and work well with others in a team atmosphere

WGEM-TV/Gray Media, Inc. is a drug‑free company

AdditionalInfo:

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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