MMJ/REPORTER

About Gray Television:

Gray Television is a leading media company that owns and operates high-quality stations in 113 television markets that collectively reach 36 percent of US television households.

We constantly strive for excellence. Through upgrading to the latest technology and seeking new ways to stay on top in our markets, we focus on training and development of the best and brightest employees in the business.

About WBAY:

WBAY-TV is the market-leading ABC affiliate in Green Bay, Wisconsin. The station won 2 Edward R. Murrow Awards in 2020, including Investigative Reporting. Our news department produces 36 hours of news each week. Wbay.com is the number one news and information website in all of NE Wisconsin.

Job Summary/Description:

WBAY-TV in Green Bay, Wisconsin is looking for an experienced MMJ/Reporter to join our news team. Ideally, applicants should have a minimum of (1) year of experience. Our candidate must be a very strong journalist, a positive leader inside and outside the newsroom, and be a creative storyteller & writer.

Duties and responsibilities include but are not limited to the following:

- Enterprising ideas for original, impactful, and compelling content for all platforms- Able to shoot, write, edit, and present stories in a live and/or recorded situation- Sending and following up on FOIA requests to local agencies- Developing sources within the community to report on important issues- Developing creative content specifically for digital and OTT platforms- Using social media to promote content, drive engagement, find sources and stories

Qualifications/Requirements:

• At least 1 year working at a TV station with a strong news department or a digital, multi-platform news operation• Excellent conversational writing and communication skills• Experience in web and graphic design software, digital publishing applications and multi-media production software• Experience with digital content management systems, shooting video, TVU backpacks/apps, and Edius Video editing• Knowledge of media production, communication, and dissemination techniques and methods

If you feel you’re qualified and want to work with a great group of people go to https://gray.tv/careers#currentopening, you may type in the job title, station call letters, or click on “apply now”, upload your resume, cover letter, and references

(Current employees who are interested in this position can apply through the Gray-TV UltiPro self-service portal)

WBAY-TV/Gray Television, Inc. is a drug-free company

Additional Info:

Gray Television 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. In addition to federal law requirements, Gray Television complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, and transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.

Gray Television 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’s employees to perform their job duties may result in discipline up to and including discharge.

Gray Television encourages all new employees to be fully vaccinated against the coronavirus virus prior to the first workday.