Multimedia Journalist - Wdbj

Gray Media, or Gray, is a multimedia company headquartered in Atlanta, Georgia, formally known as Gray Television, Inc. 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 43 markets totaling nearly 1.5 million Hispanic TV Households.

The company 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. Gray's 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.

WDBJ7, WZBJ, and  are a Gray-owned dominant CBS-affiliated media powerhouse in beautiful Roanoke, Virginia. Known as “Your Hometown Station®”, WDBJ7 and WZBJ serve 26 counties across the Blue Ridge Mountain region and produce more than 55 hours of award-winning local news coverage, more than any of its competitors in the Roanoke/Lynchburg market.

Headquartered in a state-of-the-art digital broadcast center in Roanoke, Virginia, the station also operates Virginia bureaus in Lynchburg, Blacksburg, Lexington, and Danville. For more than 63 years, WDBJ7 has been the number one station of choice for viewers from Roanoke to Lynchburg and across the New River Valley.

The dominant #1 station in the 71st largest market in the country is looking for a journalist to work as a MMJ. We are seeking someone with conversational delivery who can write, shoot, edit, and present compelling stories live. The ability to generate interesting story ideas each day is an absolute MUST. Creativity, strong work ethic, and a passion for journalism are crucial.

At least two years of experience working in a television newsroom is preferred.

• Arrive to the editorial meeting on time at the start of your shift with at least two story ideas that could be produced for that day’s newscasts.
• Assist with the overall content of news stories within newscasts; bring innovative story ideas to editorial meetings and contribute to the station’s goals and direction.
• Field report stories as directed, work flexible hours, and collaborate well with co‑workers.
• Perform other duties as assigned to a general assignment reporter.
• Develop, investigate, write, report, and edit stories of interest.
• With a laptop, write and post a Web story in the car on the way back to the station.
• Edit packages using the Edius system.
• Follow clothing and appearance guidelines.
• Generate investigative stories using sources to dig deeper.
• Work with producers to ensure story accuracy and optimal presentation.
• Create exclusive stories of interest and importance to local viewers.
• Perform creative and explanatory live shots and stand‑ups.
• Write and post website stories prior to airing of the television version.
• Work mornings, evenings, weekends, and holidays as needed.
• Research, gather, write, and report news stories for on‑air and online in an accurate, appealing, timely, and creative manner using all sources.
• Report “live” the scene, especially during news.
• Conduct interviews in the field and on‑set.
• Maintain sources of information and knowledge about assignments.
• Demonstrate sound news judgment and collaborate with others to present stories in the best way.
• Produce enterprise hard‑news, research‑driven packages under tight deadlines.
• Participate in the story selection process and regularly contribute story ideas.
• Attend, host, and speak at community service, schools, and community events; meet and greet viewers.
• Post and update stories and other material on the web, often remotely while traveling.
• daily updates on social media sites (including Facebook) to report stories and interact with viewers.
• Use appropriate lighting to enhance overall news presentation.
• Present TV…