MULTIMEDIA JOURNALIST - WDAM

Gray Television • Moselle, MS

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About The Position

WDAM is looking for a Reporter/MMJ to join our award-winning team. The successful candidate can generate their own story ideas and has a strong desire for enterprise storytelling and covering live, breaking news. We are looking for someone who likes news/journalism, and not someone who just wants to be on television.

Requirements

• Excellent writing, storytelling, videography, and editing skills
• Solid news judgment
• Must be able to report in a broad range of styles with good on-air presentation skills
• Work under pressure
• Familiarity with all distribution platforms, including Facebook, Twitter, the Internet, etc.
• A Bachelor`s Degree in Broadcast Journalism or equivalent is required
• Pre-employment drug screening, valid Driver's License, & Motor Vehicle Records check are required

Responsibilities

• Plan stories in advance for coverage that are relevant to the Pine Belt
• Pitch and cover enterprise stories
• Cover breaking news, general assignments, and targeted special reports on social media, web, and TV
• Shoot their own interviews and video
• Build trust and respect in the Pine Belt
• Work under tight deadlines on a flexible schedule that includes weekends, holidays, shift coverage, breaking news, and severe weather
• Operate live shots using Live U and Live U-Mobile
• Check beats daily
• Post stories/newscasts to WDAM.COM

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Broadcasting and Content Providers
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree