NEWS REPORTER/MMJ - WANF

GRAY MEDIA; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 45,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Atlanta News First (WANF) is looking for an aggressive, experienced multimedia journalist who thrives in a fast‑paced news environment. The ideal candidate is a rock star on enterprise stories and owns them from start to finish.

Duties include creating compelling content for broadcast, streaming, digital and social platforms daily, and developing a strong network of sources in the community that leads to enterprise storytelling.

Qualifications

• Minimum three years of related news experience.
• Experience in a top 25 market preferred.
• Bachelor's degree in broadcast journalism or related field preferred.
• Strong writing, editing, shooting and news gathering skills.
• Excellent interpersonal and professional collaboration abilities.

Responsibilities

• Create compelling content for broadcast, streaming, digital & social platforms daily.
• Develop a strong network of sources in the community that leads to enterprise storytelling.

Skills

Writing

Editing

Shooting

News gathering

Interpersonal skills

Education

Bachelor's in broadcast journalism or related field

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 such markets 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 WANF:

Atlanta News First is Atlanta's Independent station. We serve the community with award-winning local news, weather, sports, and entertainment. WANF, WPCH (CW), and PSN (Peachtree Sports Network) are owned by Gray Media, headquartered in Atlanta, Georgia. Come to Atlanta for the opportunity. The energy. The chance to dream where there's space to contribute. Where creatives, universities, entrepreneurs, and the world's biggest brands intersect. Atlanta has a unique culture all its own with a young population, a bustling city center packed with urban parks and amenities, and famously walkable neighborhoods.

Job Summary/Description:

Atlanta News First (WANF) is looking for an aggressive, experienced multimedia journalist who thrives in a fast-paced news environment. The ideal candidate for this position is a rock star on enterprise stories and is both resourceful & competitive. If you love finding a great story and owning it from start to finish,

Duties/Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Create compelling content for broadcast, streaming, digital & social media platforms daily.
• Develop a strong network of sources in the community that leads to enterprise storytelling.

Qualifications/Requirements:

• Minimum three years of related news experience.
• Prior experience in a top 25 market preferred.
• Bachelor's degree in broadcast journalism or related field preferred.
• Specific Knowledge, Skills and Abilities: Good writing, editing, shooting, and news gathering skills. Good interpersonal skills.

WANF-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 the ability of Gray’s employees to perform their job duties may result in discipline up to and including discharge.

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