MULTIMEDIA JOURNALIST - WTVY

Gray Media, Inc.; Dothan, Northern (AL, KY); Hybrid; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

WTVY News4, part of Gray Media, Inc., is seeking an energetic Multimedia Journalist to join the Wiregrass' leading news team.

You will cover breaking news, severe weather, anchor, and special stories like the National Peanut Festival, while collaborating with editors to coach and innovate across broadcast and digital platforms.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in journalism or related field.
• MMJ and/or anchoring reel.
• 3 References.

Responsibilities

• Develop sources and contacts from your assigned topic/beat.
• Contribute to editorial meetings, including story pitches and feedback for others.
• Produce daily content and special projects for broadcast and digital platforms.
• Provide compelling live elements for broadcast and digital platforms.

Skills

Broadcast storytelling

Live reporting

Education

Bachelor's degree in journalism

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 WTVY:

WTVY News4 is the #1 local media organization producing news, weather, and original content for the Wiregrass region of Alabama, Florida, and Georgia. Located in downtown Dothan, AL, WTVY has been the area's favorite local broadcaster since 1955. News4 takes pride in our winning culture and reputation as the "Hometown News Leader". Leadership is about more than being the most popular. Come see how we're embracing our responsibilities to promote prosperity in the Wiregrass for all. Experience the energy of Dothan's impressive economic growth, while still enjoying a very comfortable cost of living.

Job Summary/Description:

WTVY News4 is looking for an ambitious Multimedia Journalist to join the Wiregrass's leading news team! Our news management team is focused on coaching, training, and innovation. News4 gives you opportunities to cover breaking news, severe weather, anchor, and showcase unique stories specific to the Wiregrass, like the National Peanut Festival. Let us help you sharpen your journalism skills! Ideal candidates are hardworking and professional recent college graduates.

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

• Develop sources and contacts from your assigned topic/beat
• Contribute to editorial meetings, including story pitches and feedback for others
• Produce daily content and special projects for broadcast and digital platforms
• Provide compelling live elements for broadcast and digital platforms

Qualifications/Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in journalism or related field
• MMJ and/or anchoring reel
• 3 References

WTVY-TV/Gray Media, Inc. 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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