- Full Time
- Anywhere

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.
REQUIREMENTS
KEY QUALIFICATIONS
- You should have at least 2-3 years of experience in a TV news setting, where you've honed your storytelling, live reporting, and news-gathering skills.
- We prefer that you have a college degree in Journalism, Communications, or a related field.
- You should have a clear, energetic, and engaging presence on camera.
- You need sharp interviewing skills and can jump in to shoot and edit videos when needed.
- You’re skilled with the latest computer software, newsroom systems, smartphone tech, and social media platforms.
- Ability to effectively work with tight deadlines.
- A valid driver’s license and a driving record considered acceptable by the company.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- A college degree in Journalism, Communications, or a related field.
- Experience in various reporting formats, including experimental video strategies and non-traditional storytelling techniques.
- A history of original enterprise reporting that demonstrates an impact on the community.
- Familiarity with multimedia storytelling, including using graphics and data to enhance stories.
ADDITIONAL INFO
HOW TO APPLY
Erika Adolphus ([email protected])