NEWS REPORTER (Mon.-Fri.) - WVUE

About the Company

Gray Media is a growing multimedia company headquartered in Atlanta, Georgia, and the nation's largest owner of top-rated local television stations and digital assets. The company serves 117 full-power television markets, reaching approximately 37% of U.S. television households. Its portfolio includes 80 markets with the top-rated television station and 100 markets with the first and/or second highest-rated station. Gray Media also owns the largest Telemundo Affiliate group (46 markets) and Gray Digital Media, a full-service digital agency. Additional properties include video production companies Raycom Sports, Tupelo Media Group, and PowerNation Studios, as well as studio production facilities Assembly Atlanta and Third Rail Studios.

WVUE-FOX 8 in New Orleans is the #1 rated news station in the competitive New Orleans market. Committed to investigative journalism, WVUE holds the powerful accountable, delivers in-depth stories, and serves as the Weather Authority for Southeast Louisiana and Southwest Mississippi. The station produces roughly 60 hours of news and locally originated programming per week, emphasizing innovation and ethical journalism.

About the Role

WVUE in New Orleans is seeking an experienced, aggressive news reporter to join a highly functioning, talented newsroom. The ideal candidate is a self-starting, strong journalist with an investigative mindset, excellent writing skills for broadcast and multi-platform content, and a positive leadership presence. The role involves telling impactful stories and enhancing the station’s award-winning enterprise content in a highly ethical journalistic environment.

Responsibilities

• Produce live shots, write, and post multiple stories daily for broadcast and all of FOX 8’s multimedia platforms under tight deadlines.
• Manage breaking news and severe weather coverage, making sound split-second decisions during live broadcasts.
• Post content to the web, engage with social media, and gather user-generated content.
• Demonstrate strong skills in ENPS (preferred).

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; must be willing and able to work a variety of shifts, including mornings, afternoons, evenings, late nights, holidays, weekends, and possible overtime.
• Must be willing to work in New Orleans, LA.