Multimedia Journalist - Kwtx

About Gray Media:

Gray Media is a leading media company that owns and operates high-quality stations in 113 television markets that collectively reach 36 percent of US television households.

We constantly strive for excellence. Through upgrading to the latest technology and seeking new ways to stay on top in our markets, we focus on training and development of the best and brightest employees in the business.

About KWTX:

KWTX-TV News 10 is the dominant television station for the Waco-Temple-Killeen market in the Heart of Central Texas. The CBS, CW, Telemundo, and MeTV affiliate, KWTX is the leader in every local newscast. Two storm-chasing vehicles, the Weather Edge and Weather Explorer, give our crews mobile weather labs to track severe weather. Community service is engrained in the culture of KWTX. We take pride in being able to say that no other station does it better. In 2016, the station was honored with the NAB Service to America Award, recognizing the nations top local TV station for community service.

Job Summary/Description:

KWTX, the dominant CBS station in Central Texas, is seeking an experienced MMJ to reside in Bell County and report stories in Belton, Temple, Killeen and other communities in the southern region of our market. The successful candidate generates their own story ideas and has a strong track record of enterprise reporting and covering live, breaking news as an MMJ. We're seeking a leader who can shoot, write, edit, and tell great stories in a news-rich area of the market. You will be equipped with all the necessary gear to work remotely and have full access to our southern-based studio and newsroom.

Duties/Responsibilities include (but not be limited to):

- Generate engaging enterprise content for on-air and online reports
- Report live in field and in the studio as a multi-media journalist
- Plan, schedule, shoot, write, edit, and present news content on-air and on digital platforms
- Collaborate with news team and news managers to determine daily themes and content
- Create social media and website posts
- Record and edit segments for broadcast
- Availability to work weekends and some holidays

Qualifications/Requirements:

-Reside in Bell County, TX with quick access to communities along the I-35 corridor
-Ability to generate and tell unique enterprise stories relevant to our Central Texas audience
-Strong news judgment with competence to perform the job with little supervision
-Ability to present clear and concise on-air content in scripted and non-scripted events
-Planning skills that keep you always seeking the next big topic
-Creative thinker with a desire to present information in new formats and with engaging visuals
-Excellent writing, shooting, and editing skills
-Ability to transport ENG gear for on-location shoots and live shots
-Ability to multitask and be calm and decisive under pressure
-Valid driver's license and clean driving record
-Bachelors degree in journalism or related field or equivalent training and/or experience

Come join our dynamic team, go to https://gray.tv/careers#currentopenings, you may type in the job title, station call letters, or click on "apply now", upload your resume, cover letter, and references

(Current employees who are interested in this position can apply through the Gray-TV UltiPro self-service portal)

KWTX-TV/Gray Media Group, Inc. is a drug-free company

Additional Info:

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