Multimedia Journalist​/Producer Gray Media - WTOC

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Media – Journalism – Newspaper

MULTIMEDIA JOURNALIST/PRODUCER (W/END) – WTOC

Savannah, Georgia

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 such markets 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.

WTOC is located in beautiful historic Savannah, GA, which was recently named the third-best city in the U.S. by Travel and Leisure. WTOC has been the market leader for 70 years. The station excels in creating effective commercials for our advertising clients. We also create promotional campaigns for our #1 News programs that inform and engage the viewer. WTOC 11 is the number one news source in beautiful historic Savannah, Georgia, which was named the third-best city in the U.S. by Travel and Leisure.

As Savannah’s first TV station, WTOC’s community roots run deep. The call letters stand for Welcome To Our City.

WTOC is looking for a journalist who wants to try it all. MMJs are the front line of news gathering y are quick to respond to breaking news, determined to find the human impact on daily stories, and steadfast in building connections in our viewing area. Producers work with anchors and technical media producers to create an informative, dynamic newscast each day.

• Produce local news daily; select stories, determine story order, write broadcast scripts, select video, create and/or order graphics and other showcasing elements to enhance viewer experience and understanding of content.
• Create and execute a vision for the newscast that is anchored in audience research.
• Collaborate with anchors, reporters, digital producers, editors, directors, management, etc. to choreograph all elements of the newscast from the big picture to minute details.
• Post content to the website daily.
• Check in on our assigned beat area and share updates daily.
• Primary news-of-the-day journalist who will be LIVE across multiple platforms.
• Create compelling content for broadcast, streaming, digital, and social platforms daily.
• Cover breaking/ spot news.
• Develop a strong network of sources in the community.
• Seek out diverse perspectives and include those voices in stories.
• Drive to/from stories; shoot video, write scripts, and edit stories (VO, VOSOT, PKG).
• Be collaborative when working with a photographer.
• Present stories live in the field and the studio as needed.

• Preferred Bachelor’s degree in journalism or related field, but not a requirement.
• Strong writing skills.
• Excellent time management and communication skills.
• Experience with non-linear video editing.
• Ability to think critically and troubleshoot issues independently.
• Be self-sufficient, be able to adapt to different circumstances, and communicate clearly with staff back at the station.

Full Time

Gray Media provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants…