NEWS REPORTER/MMJ - WHNS

FOX Carolina News; Greenville (SC); On-site; USD 40,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in the media sector is seeking a passionate Reporter/Multimedia Journalist for its Greenville newsroom. This role is perfect for individuals eager to make a difference in their community through impactful storytelling. The ideal candidate will thrive under pressure, possess outstanding live reporting skills, and have a strong investigative mindset. Join a dynamic team that values creativity and collaboration while delivering over 72 hours of live local news each week. If you're ready to take your journalism career to the next level, this opportunity is for you!

Qualifications

• At least two years of Reporter/MMJ experience is preferred.
• Must have excellent on-camera presence for live and pre-recorded shots.

Responsibilities

• Pitch, shoot, write, edit, and present compelling stories.
• Write and post stories for all digital and social media platforms.
• Develop sources and pitch unique enterprise stories daily.

Skills

Investigative Mindset

Live Reporting Skills

Editorial Judgment

Clear Writing

Multitasking Under Pressure

Education

4-year college degree in journalism

Degree in mass communication or related field

Tools

ENPS

EDIUS

Job description

Gray Media, or Gray, is a multimedia company headquartered in Atlanta, Georgia, formally known as Gray Television, Inc. The company is the nation's largest owner of top-rated local television stations and digital assets serving 113 television markets that collectively reach approximately 36 percent of US television households. The portfolio includes 77 markets with the top-rated television station and 100 markets with the first and/or second-highest-rated television station, as well as the largest Telemundo Affiliate group with 43 markets totaling nearly 1.5 million Hispanic TV Households. The company also owns Gray Digital Media, a full-service digital agency offering national and local clients digital marketing strategies with the most advanced digital products and services.

About WHNS:

WHNS FOX Carolina News is a leading news and media organization with studios in Greenville, SC. Owned by Gray Television, WHNS FOX Carolina 4 broadcasts 72+ hours of live, local news and lifestyle programming each week, and has been recognized with numerous industry awards.

WHNS also operates two additional television stations in WDKT-TV Telemundo South Carolina and the new Palmetto Sports and Entertainment network airing programming from the Atlanta Braves, Carolina Hurricanes, Charlotte Hornets, Clemson Tigers, South Carolina Gamecocks, Greenville Triumph, the Wofford Terriers, and more.

Job Summary/Description:

WHNS - Fox Carolina News in beautiful Greenville, SC has an immediate opening for a Reporter/Multimedia Journalist to join our award-winning newsroom. This person must have a passion to effect change and make a difference for our viewers. Our ideal candidate is an organized, independent, ethical journalist who can enterprise stories while thriving under deadline. Applicant should also have outstanding live reporting skills. We want a passionate candidate who has an investigative mindset, able to develop sources, and thinks on their feet in breaking news situations.

Duties/Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

1. Pitch, shoot, write, edit, and present compelling stories, that are impactful to members of the communities we serve.
2. Write and post stories for all digital and social media platforms.
3. Develop sources and pitch unique enterprise stories daily.
4. Participate in daily editorial decisions and long-term strategic newscast initiatives.
5. Demonstrate strong editorial judgment while following journalistic ethics and libel laws.
6. Ability to maintain professional and ethical conduct at the station and in the community.
7. Ability to maintain a positive work atmosphere by behaving in a collaborative manner with co-workers, supervisors, and viewers.
8. Flexibility to work varied shifts when necessary, including overnights and weekends.
9. Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications/Requirements:

1. A 4-year college degree in journalism, mass communication, or related field is required.
2. Ideal candidates will have at least two years of Reporter/MMJ experience.
3. Able to write in a clear, conversational manner.
4. Understanding of and adherence to AP Style.
5. Excellent on-camera presence for both live and pre-recorded shots.
6. Must be able to work quickly and multi-task under deadline pressure and breaking news.
7. Ability to work extended hours, weekends, holidays, and overnights for breaking news and specialized coverage including severe weather.
8. Experience with ENPS and non-linear editing software (EDIUS) is a plus.
9. Experience with producing is also a plus.
10. MVR Check.

If you feel you’re qualified and want to work with a great group of people go to https://gray.tv/careers#currentopenings, you may type in the job title, station call letters, or click on "apply now", upload your resume, cover letter, and references.

(Current employees who are interested in this position can apply through the Gray-TV UltiPro self-service portal)

WHNS-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. 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.

Gray Media encourages all new employees to be fully vaccinated against the coronavirus virus before the first workday.