MULTIMEDIA JOURNALIST - WSMV

Gray Media; Nashville (TN); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

WSMV-TV, part of Gray Media, is seeking an experienced multimedia journalist in Nashville who excels at enterprise stories. The ideal candidate will be a self-starter who can develop sources and dig for news.

This role requires strong writing, versatile shooting and editing skills, and the ability to report under tight deadlines across our airing and digital platforms. A four-year college degree and clean driving record are required.

Qualifications

• At least two years of experience as a multimedia journalist.
• Excellent live reporting skills.
• Strong writing and storytelling abilities.
• Ability to shoot and edit on deadline.
• Understanding of digital and social platforms.
• Clean driving record.
• Four-year college degree.

Responsibilities

• Develop and pitch unique enterprise stories daily.
• Shoot, write, edit, and present compelling stories, either solo or with a photographer.
• Optimize story presentation for each WSMV news platform.
• Participate in daily editorial decisions.

Skills

Multimedia journalist

Live reporting

Writing

Storytelling

Video shooting

Video editing

Digital & social platforms

Clean driving record

Education

Four-year college degree

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 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 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 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 WSMV

WSMV-TV is an NBC-affiliated television station and is proud to be part of the Gray TV family. WSMV-TV is located in Nashville, TN, and serves Music City and its surrounding communities. We have an outstanding team and culture!

Job Summary/Description

WSMV4 in Nashville is looking for an experienced multimedia journalist who excels at enterprising stories. The ideal candidate will be a self-starter who knows how to develop sources and dig for news.

Duties/Responsibilities

• Develop and pitch unique enterprise stories daily
• Shoot, write, edit, and present compelling stories, either solo or with a photographer
• Optimize story presentation for each WSMV news platform
• Participate in daily editorial decisions

Qualifications/Requirements

• At least two years of experience as a multimedia journalist
• Excellent live reporting skills
• Strong writing and storytelling skills and editorial judgment
• Ability to shoot and edit on deadline
• Understanding of digital and social platforms
• Clean driving record
• Four-year college degree

WSMV-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.