MULTIMEDIA JOURNALIST/TRAFFIC REPORTER - WSMV

About Gray Media

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 of such markets that were measured by Nielsen in 2025. We also own the largest Telemundo Affiliate group with 47 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 PowerNation Studios, and studio production facilities Assembly Atlanta and Third Rail Studios.

About WSMV

WSMV-TV is an NBC-affiliated television station and is proud to be part of the Gray TV family. WSMV-TV is located in Nashville, TN, and serves Music City and its surrounding communities. We have an outstanding team and culture!

Job Summary/Description

WSMV4 in Nashville is looking for a dynamic multimedia journalist/traffic reporter. This dual-role position requires a self-starter who can gather and produce compelling news content in the field during the day, then transition seamlessly to the set to deliver afternoon traffic reports.

Duties/Responsibilities

• Field Reporting: Develop and pitch unique enterprise stories daily
• Sell, shoot, write, edit, and present compelling stories, either solo or with a photographer
• Optimize story presentation for each WSMV news platform
• Participate in daily editorial decisions
• Traffic Reporting: Anchor live traffic segments during our afternoon newscasts from the set
• Adapt quickly to breaking traffic incidents and update information in real time across platforms
• Maintain a professional, polished on-air presence and develop a strong rapport with viewers

Qualifications/Requirements

• At least two years of experience as a multimedia journalist
• Strong writing skills and editorial judgment
• Ability to shoot and edit on deadline
• Ability to multitask and pivot quickly between field and studio roles
• Strong understanding of digital and social platforms
• Clean Driving Record
• Four-year college degree

Additional Info

Gray Media provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, genetic information, disability, or veteran status. In addition to federal law requirements, Gray Media complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment at every location where the company has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training. Gray Media 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 Gray’s employees' ability to perform their job duties may result in discipline, up to and including discharge.