MULTIMEDIA JOURNALIST - WEAU

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 the 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 WEAU

WEAU 13 News broadcasts to 26 counties in western Wisconsin. Eau Claire is a growing community with great schools and health care. WEAU News embodies the phrase, "keeping communities safe and informed." WEAU is truly the voice of their community and a resource to families throughout the region.

Job Summary/Description

• Enterprise, pitch, and develop original story ideas that serve the station's audience and editorial priorities.
• Report, shoot, and edit video for daily newscasts, digital platforms, and social media.
• Write clear, accurate, and engaging scripts for broadcast and digital in AP style.
• Conduct interviews, gather facts, verify information, and maintain ethical newsgathering standards.
• Appear on camera for live shots, packages, and digital explainers.
• Post stories, videos, and updates to the station website and social platforms with audience-focused framing.
• Collaborate with producers, editors, and newsroom leadership to ensure accuracy, context, and no bias.
• Maintain and operate station equipment, including cameras, lighting, microphones, and editing software.
• Monitor scanners and respond quickly to breaking news, often working solo in the field.
• Build and maintain community contacts to support ongoing coverage and enterprise reporting.
• Commit to digital-first storytelling, including vertical video and social-native formats.
• Produce newscasts as needed.

Qualifications/Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in journalism, communications, or a related field.
• Strong writing, shooting, and editing skills.
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple deadlines.
• Comfortable with live reporting and on-camera presentation.
• Knowledge of newsroom ethics, public records, and verification practices.
• Proficiency with editing software.
• Valid driver's license and clean driving record.