Multimedia Journalist

MULTIMEDIA JOURNALIST
Join WVVA, a Gray Local Media station in Bluefield, WV, as a Multimedia Journalist. WVVA in Bluefield, WV (a Gray Media television station) is seeking an ambitious, resourceful Multimedia Journalist to deliver original, hard news stories that our viewers won’t find anywhere else.
The ideal candidate is a high energy storyteller comfortable producing content across broadcast, web and social platforms. This role offers hands on training in all aspects of television news production including opportunities to anchor and access to modern, industry leading equipment.
We invest in training and technology to help our journalists grow and to maintain leadership in our market. If you’re driven, curious and want to work with a talented team, we want to hear from you.

Duties: (include but not limited to)
• Pitch and produce original, leadable stories daily for on air broadcasts and digital platforms.
• Investigate tips and information using strong research and critical thinking to uncover the deeper story.
• Shoot, write, edit and upload video, photos and stories optimized for TV, web and social media.
• Cultivate local sources and develop relationships that provide timely, community focused reporting.
• Report on air, coordinate live shots and occasionally anchor as needed.
• Perform reliably under deadline pressure while exercising sound news judgment and ethical standards.
• Collaborate respectfully with newsroom teammates and contribute to a fast paced, audience first environment.

Qualifications: (include but not limited to)
• Bachelor’s degree in communications, journalism or related field preferred.
• Prior experience as a multimedia journalist and on air anchor preferred.
• Excellent news judgment and the ability to tell compelling stories across platforms.
• Familiarity with broadcast newsroom workflows; experience with ENPS and Edius a plus.
• Valid driver’s license and ability to pass a driver record check.

Imagine living in the "Nature’s Air-Conditioned City" of Bluefield, WV, nestled amidst the majestic Appalachian Mountains! WVVA isn't just a station; it's your gateway to adventure. We're centrally located to major markets and surrounded by a playground of world-class white-water rafting, thousands of miles of breathtaking hiking trails, exhilarating skiing, and so much more. We don't just work here; we LOVE living here!
If you’re excited to join a team dedicated to excellence and local journalism, apply at https://gray.tv/careers#currentopenings. Please include your résumé and a link to your work reel with your application. No phone calls, please.

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