Senior MMJ Reporter — Break News, Shoot & Edit

Gray Media; Birmingham (AL); On-site; USD 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

WBRC is the focal point of Gray Media's Central Alabama news operation, seeking an EXPERIENCED Reporter/MMJ who can generate own story ideas and enterprise stories. The candidate will shoot, write, edit, and tell compelling stories for TV, web, and social platforms, with tight deadlines including weekends and holidays.

Three years of reporting experience, strong on-camera energy, excellent writing and live skills, and familiarity with distribution on Facebook, TikTok, and Instagram are required.

Qualifications

• Three years of reporting experience required.
• Dynamic on-camera energy and delivery with the ability to ad-lib.
• Excellent writing, packaging, and live skills.
• Solid news judgment.
• Must be able to report in a broad range of styles with good on-air presentation skills.
• Familiarity with all distribution platforms, including Facebook, TikTok, Instagram, etc.
• Bachelor's degree in Broadcast Journalism or equivalent is required.
• A valid driver's license is required.

Responsibilities

• Develop stories and gather information by maintaining contact with sources.
• Respond aggressively and quickly to breaking news.
• Write news stories for newscasts, the web, and social media platforms.
• Coordinate crews in the field and communicate updates to news staff and management.
• Strong photography and non-linear editing skills.
• Ability to meet deadlines.
• Must have excellent verbal and written skills.
• Must be able to work individually and/or in a group setting.
• Should show individual initiative and creativity in photography skills.

Skills

Reporting experience

On-camera delivery

Writing skills

Live reporting

News judgment

Social platforms familiarity

Education

Bachelor's degree in Broadcast Journalism or equivalent

Tools

Non-linear editing

Job description

WBRC is the focal point of Gray Media's Central Alabama news operation, seeking an EXPERIENCED Reporter/MMJ who can generate own story ideas and enterprise stories. The candidate will shoot, write, edit, and tell compelling stories for TV, web, and social platforms, with tight deadlines including weekends and holidays.

Three years of reporting experience, strong on-camera energy, excellent writing and live skills, and familiarity with distribution on Facebook, TikTok, and Instagram are required.