NEWS REPORTER - WAVE

Gray Television; Louisville (KY); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player seeks a dynamic News Reporter to join their innovative team in Louisville. This role emphasizes breaking news and storytelling, requiring skills in shooting, writing, and editing. The ideal candidate will utilize digital and social media tools to engage audiences and enhance their stories. With a commitment to high-quality journalism and community engagement, this position offers the opportunity to work in a collaborative environment where creativity and initiative are valued. If you have a passion for news and storytelling, this position could be your next great adventure.

Qualifications

• 2+ years experience as a News Reporter or Multimedia Journalist.
• Strong writing skills and ability to shoot/edit on deadline.

Responsibilities

• Develop and pitch unique enterprise stories daily.
• Shoot, write, edit, and present compelling stories.

Skills

News Reporting

Storytelling

Writing Skills

Digital and Social Media Proficiency

Editorial Judgment

Shooting and Editing

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Tools

Camera Equipment

Editing Software

Social Media Platforms

Job description

About Gray Media:

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. Gray's 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 WAVE:

WAVE is the first television station to sign on in Kentucky and Southern Indiana and has a rich history of being the area's most trusted source for local news, weather, and sports. WAVE is the official television station for the Kentucky Derby and is known across the country for its award-winning journalism and breakthrough investigations. As part of the Gray Media family, WAVE is on the leading edge of innovation, constantly investing in the tools and technology to best serve our audiences on all screens with original and local multi-platform content. WAVE is in the heart of downtown Louisville, where technology, filmmaking, tourism, sports, education, health, and music make Louisville one of the most industry-diverse metro areas in the nation.

Job Summary/Description:

WAVE wants to break news, not just cover it. We are looking for a News Reporter who digs, develops sources, and embraces all aspects of the storytelling process - enterprising, shooting, writing, editing, and presenting on camera. Digital storytelling is a key component of our MMJ duties, so candidates must be skilled in using digital and social tools to enhance stories, gather information, and engage with the audience.

Duties/Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

1. Develop and pitch unique enterprise stories daily
2. Shoot, write, edit, and present compelling stories, either solo or with a photographer
3. Optimize story presentation for each WAVE platform
4. Participate in daily editorial decisions and long-term strategic newscast initiatives

Qualifications/Requirements:

1. At least two years of experience as a News Reporter or Multimedia Journalist
2. Strong writing skills and editorial judgment
3. Ability to shoot and edit on deadline
4. Strong understanding of digital and social platforms
5. Clean Driving Record
6. Four-year college degree

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.)

WAVE-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 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.

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