Multimedia Journalist - WCTV; Tallahassee

Job Category: News

Requisition Number: MULTI
016862

• Posted :
  September 17, 2026
• Full-Time

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Tallahassee, FL 32309, USA

About Gray Media:

Today, we are a growing multimedia company headquartered in Atlanta, Georgia. We are the nation's largest owner of top-rated local television stations and digital assets serving 117 full-power television markets that collectively reach approximately 37% of US television households. The portfolio includes 80 markets with the top-rated television station and 100 markets with the first and/or second highest-rated television station in average all-day ratings across 116 of such markets that were measured by Nielsen in 2025.

We also own the largest Telemundo Affiliate group with 46 markets and Gray Digital Media, a full-service digital agency offering national and local clients digital marketing strategies with the most advanced digital products and services. Our additional media properties include video production companies Raycom Sports, Tupelo Media Group, and Power Nation Studios, and studio production facilities Assembly Atlanta and Third Rail Studios.

About WCTV:

WCTV is the dominant #1 CBS Affiliate in Tallahassee, with a coverage area of about 19 counties in North Florida and South Georgia. We are a well-established newsroom, where rising talent has an opportunity to learn from and grow with experienced anchors and reporters. The expectations are high in our newsroom. As the leader in the market, our work has never been more important.

The right candidate can expect to cover everything from breaking news to severe weather, major political headlines, and heartfelt features.

Job Summary /

Description:

WCTV is searching for a Multimedia Journalist to lead coverage of vital city and county government issues for Tallahassee and Leon County. Florida's capital city has so much to offer, including a chance to tell meaningful and impactful stories through the lens of local politics. This role is perfect for someone who works best with beat-based assignments and is a champion for community-focused and solutions journalism.

If combing through agendas and public records and finding "real people" stories beyond government excites you, this could be a perfect fit.

Duties/Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

- Generating story ideas and building local contacts, with a focus on city and county government leaders, community advocates, experts at our local universities, and "real people" impacted by our stories
- Monitoring public meetings, including city commission, county commission, and school board
- Maintaining and organizing spreadsheets to keep track of meetings and follow-up story opportunities
- Earning the respect of sources and peers through professional, informative, and balanced storytelling
- Committing to a high level of integrity and fair reporting on complex and multi-faceted issues
- Shooting, writing, and editing daily content for multiple newscasts and live streams through our apps, website, and other platforms.
- Compelling live reporting, including breaking news, elections, severe weather, and features
- Ability to shift into breaking news, severe weather, and feature reporting as assigned
- Operating a portable live unit and conducting live shots from the field
- Completing other duties as assigned

Qualifications/Requirements:

- 1+ years as an MMJ in a television newsroom
- Experience accessing, analyzing, and simplifying public records
- BS/BA in journalism or communications
- A valid driver's license and good driving record

WCTV-TV/Gray Media 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,…