WCSC – MMJ

Job Summary/Description:

WCSC is looking for a multimedia reporter to join our team. We need a candidate who can enterprise lead stories, not pitch the news release of the day. We want someone to report hard news stories our viewers can’t get anywhere else. Be prepared to write FOIA requests, examine documents and agendas and find stories that truly matter to people. In addition to generating story ideas, you must have the ability to report, shoot and edit video on your own. Be prepared to run your own live shots every day. You will respond to breaking news and embrace a culture of urgency. We report news on every platform, so you will also post web stories/ pictures/ video to serve our digital and social audience.

Duties/Responsibilities include (but not limited to):

• Live reporting daily for multiple newscasts
• Creative shooting, writing, editing and posting of all news stories
• Must have good writing skills
• Be able to work well under strict deadline pressure

Qualifications/Requirements:

? The successful applicant’s background must include, at minimum, a bachelor’s degree in broadcast journalism or a related field. Newsroom experience preferred. Y ou must be a self-starter, with knowledge of and ability to operate state-of-the-art television news equipment as well as website publishing and social media.  Must have a valid driver’s license and good driving record. 

Interested applicants may go to https://gray.tv/careers#currentopenings, you may type in the job title, station call letters, or click on “apply now”, upload your resume, cover letter and references