Multimedia Sports Journalist - Wgem

Gray Media•Quincy, IL

6d•$18 - $20

About The Position

This is a sportsperson's dream job. You will have the opportunity to grow your skills in every aspect of sports broadcasting while working in a brand-new digital newsroom. We are looking for an energetic person to shoot local high school and college sports to bring the games back to our viewers in the tri-states.

Requirements

Four-year college degree in Broadcast Journalism or a closely related field
Superior written and verbal communication abilities
Previous experience shooting sports highlights
Must understand the principles of broadcast journalism and keep abreast of area issues.
Ability to work on an unsupervised basis while in the field covering news events.
Be detailed, organized, accurate, and creative
Excellent presentation and reporting skills

Responsibilities

Generate content for broadcast, internet, and mobile devices from inception to distribution.
Be on-call for several special assignments
Report on-air during WGEM Sports Extra during football and basketball season
Follow sports developments and potential sports developments in the coverage area and maintain appropriate files to ensure continuing coverage
Work with the Sports Director in planning event coverage
Initiate and maintain contact with sources in the station coverage area
Appear at community functions to promote the news product
Perform other duties as assigned

Benefits

Comprehensive Medical(Rx), Dental, and Vision Coverage
Health Savings Account with Company contributions
Flexible Spending Account
Employer-paid life and disability benefits
Paid parental leave benefits
Adoption and Surrogacy Benefits
401(k) Plan, including matching and profit-sharing contributions
Employee Assistance Program
Voluntary benefits, including Hospital Indemnity, Critical Illness, Accident Insurance, and supplemental life insurance coverage
Paid Time Off, including Relocation PTO
Focus on Caring