NEWS/SPORTS MMJ - WTAP

Gray TelevisionParkersburg, WV
38d

About The Position

WTAP is looking for a full-time Multi-Media Journalist to join our news and sports teams. Successful candidates will be able to cover news & sports in Parkersburg, WV, Marietta, OH, and the Mid-Ohio Valley. Successful candidates will also have the ability to deliver compelling stories and cover local high school sports. Must be a self-motivator, able to meet deadlines, have strong verbal and written communication skills, and demonstrate good news judgment and decision-making. We're looking for someone who maintains a positive work environment. This position will also produce and anchor our Saturday PM sportscasts.

Requirements

  • Excellent communication skills, both oral and written
  • Ability to communicate effectively with newsroom managers, producers, and co-workers
  • Ability to meet deadlines, prioritize assignments, and handle multiple tasks simultaneously.
  • Strong professional social media skills.
  • Maintain a professional appearance
  • Valid driver`s license and a good driving record

Responsibilities

  • Works with the news director and assignment desk to determine, plan, and staff daily assignments
  • Write, shoot, and edit stories on your own for daily newscasts, website, and social platforms
  • Generating story ideas and building local contacts
  • Contribute story ideas in our daily story meetings
  • Demonstrate sound news judgment
  • Operate LIVE shots using a TVU
  • Work evenings, weekends, and holidays as needed
  • Gather information about news through research, interviews, experience, and/or attendance at local event functions
  • Follow up on tips that lead to stories
  • Perform other duties as assigned
  • During sports season, this position will focus on sports; during the off-season, it will focus on news

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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

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