MULTIMEDIA JOURNALIST - WJHG

Gray Local Media, Inc; Panama City (FL); On-site; USD 42,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Gray Media’s Panama City Beach NBC/CBS affiliates seek a multi-media journalist to join our award-winning news team. You’ll shoot, write, edit daily content for newscasts, web, and social media; perform live reports; and enterprise local stories with strong newsroom leadership.

You must hold a BA/BS in Broadcast Journalism or related field, have solid writing skills, and be willing to work flexible hours and represent the station at events. This is a fast-paced, deadline-driven role.

Qualifications

• BA/BS in Broadcast Journalism, Communications, or related field.
• Strong writing and storytelling abilities.
• Solid understanding of multi-platform content delivery.

Responsibilities

• Shoot, write, and edit daily content for newscasts, web, and social media.
• Deliver strong live reporting for on-air and social platforms.
• Operate portable live equipment in the field.
• Develop enterprise story ideas and build local contacts.
• Support newsroom operations as needed by management.

Skills

Live reporting

Writing

Editing

Social media

Education

BA/BS in Broadcast Journalism

Job description

About Gray Media:

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 47 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 WJHG:

Imagine working in a place where most people travel to for vacation. That’s what you’ll find at the WJHG-TV/NBC and WECP-TV/CBS Affiliate in Panama City Beach, Florida! The area is home to a booming tourism industry, local military bases, and a rapidly growing local economy. WJHG/WECP prides itself on being a leader not only in news but also in serving the local community, with a strong presence at local events. Our mission is to cover news that digs deeper and holds true to solid journalistic ethics and to offer businesses the best options to market their products and services, including a full-service digital marketing department. Our number one rated award-winning team is all about leadership and growth, and we stay on top of the latest technical advances. Join our fast-paced team and enjoy a laid-back lifestyle at WJHG/WECP in beautiful Panama City Beach.

Click to learn more about the Panama City market: https://youtu.be/fXHzHBhGXSw

Job Summary/Description:

WJHG-TV NewsChannel 7, the NBC affiliate and #1 news source for the Panama City, Florida market, and WECP-TV, the CBS affiliate, are looking for a multi-media journalist to join our award-winning news team. We are seeking qualified candidates who have a passion for storytelling and news gathering. Candidate must be a team player, willing to work flexible hours, with a strong understanding of how news is delivered on multiple platforms. We are looking for a newsroom leader with solid writing skills and the ability to turn content in on deadline under pressure. Candidate must also be a community leader, willing to represent the station at local events. Must be open to learning new skills and assisting in any way needed in a busy newsroom environment.

Duties/Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Shooting, writing, and editing daily content for newscasts, web, and social media.
• Strong live reporting skills for on-air and social media.
• Ability to operate portable live equipment solo from the field.
• Enterprise story ideas and build local contacts.
• Perform other duties necessary to assist the newsroom as assigned by management.

Qualifications/Requirements:

• BA/BS degree in Broadcast Journalism, Communications, or related field.
• Prior professional experience in reporting, producing, writing, or shooting news is preferred.
• Strong professional social media skills.
• A valid driver’s license and good driving record.
• Solid technical and computer skills, and understanding of how content is turned on multiple media platforms.

WJHG-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 at every location where 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 Gray’s employees' ability to perform their job duties may result in discipline, up to and including discharge.