MULTIMEDIA JOURNALIST - WIS-TV

Gray Television • Columbia, SC

30d

About The Position

Multimedia Journalists (MMJs) are the front line of news gathering at WIS. You will be first on scene for breaking news, pursue stories that reveal the human impact behind the headlines, and build strong relationships across our viewing area. This is a fast-paced, deadline-driven position that requires curiosity, initiative, and the ability to produce compelling journalism across broadcast, streaming, and digital platforms.

Requirements

• 2+ years of professional television reporting/MMJ experience, or equivalent newsroom experience.
• Demonstrated ability to shoot and edit broadcast-quality video and produce polished packages under deadline.
• Proficient with industry-standard cameras, editing software (e.g., Adobe Premiere, Avid), and live-streaming equipment.
• Strong on-air presence and clear, confident delivery in live situations.
• Excellent writing, storytelling, and interview skills with a reporter's instinct for the human element.
• Valid driver's license, dependable transportation, and willingness to work nights, weekends, and holidays as news dictates.

Responsibilities

• Respond quickly and professionally to breaking and spot news across the coverage area.
• Produce strong, reporter-driven journalism for television, streaming, web, and social media on a daily basis.
• Shoot high-quality video, write tight scripts, edit (VO, VOSOT, PKG), and deliver broadcast-ready packages under deadline.
• Report live from the field and present stories on-air and for digital livestreams as required.
• Develop and maintain a broad, diverse network of local sources; cultivate relationships that lead to exclusive reporting and community trust.
• Seek out and include diverse perspectives, ensuring coverage reflects the communities we serve.
• Work collaboratively with producers, digital editors, photographers, and managers to plan coverage and maximize story reach across platforms.
• Optimize content for social and digital distribution - craft clipable moments, write engaging social captions, and push timely updates.
• Adhere to newsroom standards for accuracy, fairness, and ethical reporting at all times.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Broadcasting and Content Providers
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees