NEWS REPORTER/MMJ - WXIX

Gray Media; Cincinnati (OH); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

FOX19 in Cincinnati has an immediate opening for an experienced reporter/MMJ. We are looking for an innovative storyteller to join our team, researching, shooting, and presenting news stories for our on-air and digital platforms with engaging LIVESHOTS. You must win the big story of the day and pursue enterprise stories with high viewer impact to lead our newscasts.

A hunger for breaking news and tracking exclusive leads is essential for success in this role.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in journalism or related field required.
• Minimum of 2 years’ experience preferred.
• Experience delivering engaging live content in studio and field.
• Self-starter able to work independently and as part of a team.
• Proven track record of generating enterprise story ideas.
• Excellent time management, communication, and writing skills in broadcast and AP style.
• Must complete an MVR background check.

Responsibilities

• Create high-quality news content for broadcast, digital, streaming, and social platforms.
• Develop sources in the community to pitch lead and enterprise stories.
• Manage time effectively while gathering video, sound, and graphics for stories under deadlines.
• Use strong storytelling to make stories clear and memorable.
• May work weekends or early mornings.

Skills

Time management

Communication

Writing

Self-starter

Enterprise story ideas

Education

Bachelor's degree in 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 about 37% of U.S. 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 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 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 about 37% of U.S. 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 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 WXIX:

WXIX-TV, FOX19 NOW, is the FOX affiliate serving Cincinnati and the Ohio, Kentucky, and Indiana tri-state area, the nation’s 37th DMA. FOX19 NOW, the station that’s “Always Local, Always Now,” produces more than 73 hours of News per week. FOX19 NOW is the leader in Morning News with local coverage from 4:30 a.m. until Noon each weekday. The station airs early evening news from 3:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. on weekdays and the market’s #1 (A25-54) late local News starting at 10:00 to 11:30 p.m. FOX19 NOW is the Flagship Station of the Cincinnati Bengals. FOX19 NOW is proud to serve the community on multiple platforms and broadcast some of the most popular programming in the Tri-State, including NFL on FOX, Wheel of Fortune, Jeopardy!, and the FOX prime time schedule.

Job Summary/Description:

FOX19 in Cincinnati has an immediate opening for an experienced reporter/MMJ. We are looking for an innovative storyteller to join our team! Our next MMJ will research, shoot, and present news stories (with viewer benefit) for our on-air & digital platforms. Engaging LIVESHOTS are a must. You must be able to win the big story of the day, along with finding enterprise stories (with high viewer impact) to lead our newscasts. You must have a hunger for breaking news and tracking down the exclusive lead story.

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

• Create high-quality news content (with high viewer impact) for broadcast, digital, streaming, and social media platforms
• Develop sources in the community to pitch lead and enterprise stories
• Must have time-management skills as you gather video, sound, and graphics for stories. Must be able to work under tight deadlines to turn daily stories.
• Use creative storytelling techniques to make stories easy-to-understand and memorable
• May be required to work weekends or early morning shifts.

Qualifications/Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in journalism or related field
• Minimum of 2 years’ experience preferred.
• Experience delivering engaging live content in the studio and the field
• Self-starter with the ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Proven track record of generating enterprise story ideas
• Excellent time management, communication, and writing skills (broadcast and AP style)
• Candidate must successfully complete an MVR check.

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.

WXIX-TV/Gray Media is a drug-free company