Multimedia Journalist - Wvir

Job Summary/Description

WVIR-TV in beautiful Charlottesville, Virginia is looking for a Multimedia Journalist with a passion for real journalism. We want to hire a reporter who is ready to immerse themselves in the community, find the stories that genuinely impact the people who live here, and bring solid enterprise coverage to the table every day.

• Must meet deadlines and be able to multitask
• Strong work ethic
• Social Media involvement and knowledge
• Professional appearance

• Strong shooting and editing skills are a must for this position. So too are teamwork skills and the willingness to work hard.
• The ability to dig up lead story ideas each day is also a priority.
• We are looking for an individual with a bachelor's degree in journalism or other related fields and a proven track record of working toward this career through internships and other newsroom experience.

Pay (VA): $18.00/hr (Yr
1), $18.54/hr (Yr
2), $19.10/hr (Yr
3). Schedule varies (morning/afternoon/evening); specific schedule set by the newsroom.

• Comprehensive Medical(Rx), Dental, and Vision Coverage
• Health Savings Account with Company contributions
• Flexible Spending Account
• Employer-paid life and disability benefits
• Paid parental leave benefits
• Adoption and Surrogacy Benefits
• 401(k) Plan, including matching and profit-sharing contributions
• Employee Assistance Program
• Voluntary benefits, including Hospital Indemnity, Critical Illness, Accident Insurance, and supplemental life insurance coverage
• Paid Time Off, including Relocation PTO
• Focus on Caring

Schedule varies (morning/afternoon/evening); specific schedule set by the newsroom.

Full-Time

WVIR-TV-Gray Media is a drug-free company.

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.