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NEWS REPORTER/MMJ (Mon.-Fri.) - WVUE

Gray Media · New Orleans, LA · 9 mo ago
On-siteMarketingFull-time

About Gray Media

Gray Media, or Gray, is a multimedia company headquartered in Atlanta, Georgia. The company is the nation's largest owner of top-rated local television stations and digital assets serving 113 television markets that collectively reach approximately 36 percent of US television households. The portfolio includes 77 markets with the top-rated television station and 100 markets with the first and/or second-highest-rated television station, as well as the largest Telemundo Affiliate group with 45 markets totaling nearly 1.5 million Hispanic TV Households. The company also owns Gray Digital Media, a full-service digital agency offering national and local clients digital marketing strategies with the most advanced digital products and services. Gray's 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 WVUE

VWUE- FOX 8 in New Orleans is the #1 rated News station in the competitive New Orleans Market. FOX 8 is committed to providing in-depth investigative stories that affect change, hold the powerful accountable, and shine a light on public corruption. FOX 8 recognizes the responsibility of keeping the viewing public safe and informed about the world around them, delivering all the news, information, and entertainment viewers want and need to know. With this mission in mind, FOX 8 is committed to serving as the Weather Authority for Southeast Louisiana and Southwest Mississippi and continues to lead in the field of investigative journalism. Fox 8 is committed to innovation and continued evolution in the use of existing technology, producing roughly 60 hours of news and locally originated programming per week.

Job Summary/Description

  • The reporter will be responsible for live shots, writing and posting multiple stories daily for broadcast as well as all of FOX 8's multimedia platforms under tight deadlines.
  • Must also be strong at managing breaking news and severe weather coverage, and be able to make sound split-second decisions during live broadcasts.
  • Strong skills in posting to the web, working with social media, and gathering user-generated content are important.
  • Knowledge of ENPS preferred.

Duties/Responsibilities

  • The reporter will be responsible for live shots, writing and posting multiple stories daily for broadcast as well as all of FOX 8's multimedia platforms under tight deadlines.
  • Must also be strong at managing breaking news and severe weather coverage, and be able to make sound split-second decisions during live broadcasts.
  • Strong skills in posting to the web, working with social media, and gathering user-generated content are important.
  • Knowledge of ENPS preferred.

Qualifications/Requirements

  • 2-3 years of experience as a television reporter in a top 125 market
  • BS/BA in Journalism/Communications or equivalent background
  • Flexible work hours required, must be willing and able to work a variety of shifts, including but not limited to: mornings, afternoons, evenings, late nights, holidays, weekends, and possible overtime hours.
  • Must be willing to work in New Orleans, LA

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.
  • Improper interference with the ability of Gray’s employees to perform their job duties may result in discipline up to and including discharge.

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