NEWS REPORTER​/MMJ; Mon.-Fri WVUE

Description

Gray Media, or Gray, is a multimedia company headquartered in Atlanta, Georgia. The company is the nation's largest owner of top-rated local television stations and digital assets serving 113 television markets that collectively reach approximately 36 percent of US television households. The portfolio includes 77 markets with the top-rated television station and 100 markets with the first and/or second-highest-rated television station, as well as the largest Telemundo Affiliate group with 45 markets totaling nearly 1.5 million Hispanic TV Households.

Gray also owns Gray Digital Media, a full-service digital agency offering national and local clients digital marketing strategies with the most advanced digital products and services.

WVUE‑FOX 8 in New Orleans is the #1 rated news station in the competitive New Orleans Market. FOX 8 is committed to providing in-depth investigative stories that affect change, hold the powerful accountable, and shine a light on public corruption. FOX 8 is the Weather Authority for Southeast Louisiana and Southwest Mississippi and continues to lead in investigative journalism, producing roughly 60 hours of news and locally‑originated programming per week.

WVUE in New Orleans is seeking an experienced, aggressive news reporter. The candidate must be a self‑starting, strong journalist with an investigative mindset, excellent writer for broadcast and all multi‑platform content, and a positive leader inside and outside the newsroom. The role requires creative storytelling, ethical journalism, and the ability to engage a large audience.

• Live shots, writing, and posting multiple stories daily for broadcast and all of FOX 8's multimedia platforms under tight deadlines.
• Manage breaking news and severe weather coverage, making sound split‑second decisions during live broadcasts.
• Post to the web, work with social media, and gather user‑generated content.
• Knowledge of ENPS preferred.

• 2–3 years of experience as a television reporter in a top 125 market.
• BS/BA in Journalism/Communications or equivalent background.
• Flexible work hours required, including mornings, afternoons, evenings, late nights, holidays, weekends, and possible overtime.
• Must be willing and able to work in New Orleans, LA.

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. The company complies with applicable state and local nondiscrimination laws. 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 employees to perform their job duties may result in discipline up to and including discharge.