MULTIMEDIA JOURNALIST - WVVA (Bluefield, WV)

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 WVVA:

Nestled in the heart of the Appalachian Mountains in Nature’s Air-Conditioned City, Bluefield, WV, WVVA TV is centrally located in many major markets. The two Virginia’s are home to world-class white-water rafting, thousands of miles of hiking trails, skiing and so much more. We love living here!

WVVA was named Station of the Year five times in eight years with an award-winning team and community service. We embody our slogan “Here for You.”

Job Summary/Description:

WVVA Television, in Bluefield, WV, a Gray Media television station, has an opportunity for an ambitious and motivated Multimedia Journalist to tell hard news lead stories our viewers can’t get anywhere else! Successful candidate will be a dynamic, high-level storyteller who gathers news for multi platforms including on-air, web, and social media. This position includes opportunity and training in all aspects of TV news, including anchoring and utilizing state-of-the-art technology.

Duties/Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Generate leadable and original story ideas daily
• Strong research skills with ability to employ critical thinking skills to dig deeper into incoming news tips
• Ability to shoot, write, edit, and post stories, pictures, and videos to serve our audience on all platforms
• Develop sources within the community to gain unique insight and reports on important and impactful issues
• Appear on air and coordinate live shots
• Work well under pressure in deadline-driven situations
• Ability to connect with the audience
• Candidate must work with a sense of immediacy and on a team while exhibiting sound news judgment and ethics
• Potential and drive to regularly anchor newscasts as needed

Qualifications/Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in communications or related field preferred
• Some experience as an MMJ and anchor preferred
• Exceptional news judgment
• Professional knowledge of broadcast news operations a plus
• Knowledge of ENPS and Edius preferred
• Must have a valid driver’s license and pass driver’s record check

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)

WVVA-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. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.

Gray Media expressly prohibits any form of workplace harassment based on race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, genetic information, disability, or veteran status. Improper interference with the ability of Gray’s employees to perform their job duties may result in discipline up to and including discharge.

Gray Media encourages all new employees to fully vaccinate against the coronavirus before the first workday.