Multimedia Journalist - Wifr

Apply for Multimedia Journalist – WIFR at Gray Media.

Gray Media, formerly Gray Television, Inc., is a multimedia company headquartered in Atlanta, Georgia. It is the nation’s largest owner of top‑rated local television stations, serving 113 markets that reach 36 % of U.S. TV households. Its portfolio includes 77 markets with a top‑rated station and 100 markets with a first or second‑highest rated station, as well as the largest Telemundo affiliate group with 43 markets.

Gray also owns Gray Digital Media, a full‑service digital agency, and several video production companies and studio facilities.

• 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 with matching and profit‑sharing contributions
• Employee Assistance Program
• Voluntary benefits:
  Hospital Indemnity, Critical Illness, Accident Insurance, supplemental life insurance coverage
• Paid Time Off, including Relocation PTO

$18.00 /hr.

The schedule will be based on the needs of the station.

Full‑time.

23 WIFR in Rockford, Illinois, is searching for an enterprising and dedicated multimedia journalist. The ideal candidate will write, edit, and shoot engaging news and sports content; develop and execute enterprise stories regularly; contribute consistently to the station’s social media and digital platforms; maintain a commitment to accuracy, fairness, and ethics; meet daily production deadlines; and perform other duties as assigned.

You will shoot, write, and edit news packages for air and produce content for the website and social media pages. Our MMJs bring ideas to the table, dig for stories, and focus on detail and real people.

• Ability to work on deadlines and adapt to breaking news.
• Working knowledge of all social media platforms, strong writing skills, and solid on‑air delivery.
• Good news judgment and ability to make quick, accurate decisions.
• Valid driver’s license and good driving record.

Gray Media provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, or genetics. The company also complies with applicable state and local nondiscrimination laws.

Gray Media expressly prohibits any form of workplace harassment based on protected characteristics. Improper interference with the ability of employees to perform their job duties may result in discipline, up to and including discharge.

Entry level.

Full‑time.

Marketing, Public Relations, and Writing/Editing.

Broadcast Media Production and Distribution.