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Roanoke,VA

Graham Media Group

DESCRIPTION

WSLS 10, the Graham Media Group, Inc. owned / NBC affiliated station in Roanoke, VA is seeking a Video Journalist to join our News team. You’ll live and work in the beautiful Blue Ridge Mountains of Virginia, plus you're only a short drive to major metropolitan areas as well as beaches. WSLS 10 recently moved into a brand new state-of-the-art broadcast facility.

We’re looking for an enterprise story-teller who thrives on reporting people driven stories on all platforms from broadcast to digital.


JOB EXPERIENCE

Responsibilities:

  • Write, shoot, produce and edit daily news stories, (PKG’s, VOSOT’s, VO’s)
  • Work closely with News management and producers to cover pre-planned and breaking news.
  • Establish and maintain key contacts for cultivating news stories.
  • Produce content for all platforms including broadcast, web and social media.

Qualifications:

  • One year of successful reporting experience in a television news environment.
  • Excellent writing and videography skills.  Live reporting experience a must.
  • Juggle numerous projects at once in a fast paced environment with persistent deadlines and changing priorities.
  • Ability to work flexible hours when needed.
  • Positive attitude that includes discretion, maturity, and composure – especially under pressure.
  • College degree in broadcast journalism, communication, or other related areas is preferred.
  • Valid driver’s license and safe driving record.

To apply, please send links of your work, resume and references to:

Margaret Ashburn, WSLS 10 News Director:  [email protected]

No phone calls, please.

We offer a competitive compensation and benefits package to successful candidates.

Any offer of employment is conditional upon the successful completion of a pre-employment drug screening, investigative background check, employment/education verification, and reference checks.

You must hold a valid driver’s license and be insurable under VA laws.


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HOW TO APPLY

Amanda Bazemore ([email protected])

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