News Reporter/Mmj - Wpga

Gray Media • Macon, GA

5d • Onsite

About The Position

WPGA is looking for a Multimedia Journalist who wants to try it all. If you're a strong storyteller and want your work to matter every day, we want to hear from you. This position can launch your journalism career. Invest in our community and culture, and we'll invest in you.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Journalism, Broadcasting, Communications or equivalent.
• 1+ years of on-air reporting/MMJ experience (or strong internship/college-level equivalent with a professional reel).
• Ability to shoot & edit video under a deadline.
• Strong writing, interviewing, and editorial judgment with a commitment to accuracy and fairness.
• Working knowledge of digital publishing & social platforms.
• Valid driver's license & ability to drive to stories throughout the WPGA viewing area.

Responsibilities

• Work out of the WPGA newsroom in Macon; report to WANF leadership.
• Pitch, develop, and produce enterprise & day-of news stories that reflect the Macon community and surrounding areas.
• Shoot and edit your own video; write scripts; deliver live and/or recorded reports for newscasts.
• Coordinate with the WANF (Atlanta) newsroom to execute daily coverage plans.
• Work flexible hours and on-call coverage as assigned.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level