NEWS REPORTER/MMJ - WBRC

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 46 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 WBRC

WBRC is the number one station in Central Alabama. We produce award-winning news and weather content. We also have a dominant digital presence, using WBRC.com, the WBRC News app, the WBRC Weather app, and social media platforms to connect to a worldwide audience.

Job Summary/Description

WBRC is looking for an EXPERIENCED Reporter/MMJ. The successful candidate can generate their own story ideas and has a strong track record of enterprise reporting and covering live, breaking news as an MMJ. They must understand and incorporate social media material into their workflow. We're looking for a team player who can shoot, write, edit, and tell great stories. Ability to work under tight deadlines on a flexible schedule that includes weekends, evenings, and holidays.

Duties/Responsibilities

• Develop stories and gather information by maintaining contact with sources
• Respond aggressively and quickly to breaking news
• Write news stories for newscasts and web, and post to social media platforms
• Cook up crews in the field and communicate updates to news staff and management
• Coordinate crews in the field and communicate updates to news staff and management
• Strong photography and non-linear editing skills
• Able to meet deadlines
• Must have excellent verbal and written skills
• Must be able to work individually and/or in a group setting
• Show individual initiative and creativity in photography skills

Qualifications/Requirements

• Two years of reporting experience required
• Dynamic on-camera energy and delivery with the ability to ad-lib
• Excellent writing, packaging, and live skills
• Solid news judgment
• Must be able to report in a broad range of styles with good on-air presentation skills
• Demonstrated ability to work under pressure
• Familiarity with all distribution platforms including Facebook, Twitter, Internet, etc.
• Bachelor's Degree in Broadcast Journalism or equivalent is required
• A valid driver's license is required