Gray Television is hiring: MULTIMEDIA JOURNALIST - WYMT BUREAU - PIKEVILLE in Pi

About Gray Media:

Gray Media is a leading media company that owns and operates high-quality stations in 113 television markets that collectively reach 36 percent of US television households.

We constantly strive for excellence. Through upgrading to the latest technology and seeking new ways to stay on top in our markets, we focus on training and development of the best and brightest employees in the business.

About WYMT:

WYMT is the CBS affiliate and dominate number-one station in the scenic Appalachian Mountains of Southeastern Kentucky. This regional station is located in the small town of Hazard and has three bureaus and serves more than 25 counties. WYMT provides award-winning local news, weather, and sports coverage. WYMT.com is the region's most powerful digital platform. WYMT is involved and dedicated to the local communities we serve, participating in numerous charities and causes.

Job Summary/Description:

WYMT-TV is looking for a dynamic MMJ to join its award-winning news team. Successful candidates must utilize strong editorial, journalistic, and communication skills. Successful candidates will have a demonstrated ability to report, shoot and edit video, post web stories/pictures/video from both the field and the newsroom.

Duties/Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

1. Use editorial judgment to help determine content of the newscasts.
2. Work with producer and team to create unique, fast-paced newscasts.
3. Use social media to determine content of newscasts and highlight big social stories.
4. Use creative production techniques such as graphics and new forms of media (viewer pictures, webcam interviews, etc.) to enhance newscasts and stories.
5. Write for the web and post daily on all digital platforms including social media and attach images and streaming video.
6. Interview news subjects and research for facts and credibility.
7. Perform other tasks as required by supervisor or executive producer.
8. Deliver unscripted breaking news coverage and special event coverage to the community at large.
9. Collaborate with producers and management in the development of broadcast content such as newscasts, promotions, and teases.
10. Receive assignments and evaluate leads and tips to develop story ideas.
11. Covers news in the field to generate, produce, and deliver high-profile special reports.
12. Edit video for broadcasts and the web.

Qualifications/Requirements:

- Degree in broadcast journalism or one year of news experience.

If you feel you’re qualified and want to work with a great group of people 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.

(Current employees who are interested in this position can apply through the Gray-TV UltiPro self-service portal.)

WYMT-TV/Gray Media, Inc. is a drug-free company.

Additional Info:

Gray Media provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, or genetics. In addition to federal law requirements, Gray Media complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities.

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