• Full Time
  • Anywhere

Roanoke,VA

Graham Media Group

DESCRIPTION

WSLS 10, the Graham Media Group, Inc. owned, NBC affiliate in Roanoke, VA is seeking an experienced multi-media journalist (MMJ) to join our award winning staff.


JOB EXPERIENCE

As a Multi-Media Journalist for Graham Media Group, you’ll need keen news judgment to identify stories in our communities with real audience impact. With a focus on innovative storytelling, you will shoot and edit your stories to add value to all of our station’s linear and digital platforms. An understanding of the kind of content audiences seek out is paramount. Passion and creativity are also vital for this role and our newsroom. The ideal candidate is passionate about connecting with the community and using transparency and authenticity to build trust and rapport with viewers. This position offers exciting opportunities for growth within an organization committed to reinventing how news is delivered. 


REQUIREMENTS

RESPONSIBILITIES: 

  • Engage viewers with compelling storytelling across all platforms, prioritizing clarity, engagement, and innovation. 

  • Generate unique story ideas daily, demonstrating a keen understanding of the community's pulse and what resonates with viewers. 

  • Showcase exceptional reporting skills, responding promptly to breaking news with accuracy and poise. 

  • You aim to act as a "guide" in stories, demonstrating a solid connection to the community through active and engaging reporting. 

  • Employ a transparent reporting process, weaving behind-the-scenes content, when possible, into storytelling to enhance viewer understanding and trust. 

  • Participate in editorial meetings with potential lead stories, ready to develop them from conception to on-air presentation. 

  • Collaborate with news management, producers, and other team members to ensure a cohesive and comprehensive news coverage strategy. 

  • Maintain a robust network of contacts, leveraging these relationships to break exclusive news and provide depth to your reporting. 


ADDITIONAL INFO

Graham Media Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer. In addition to complying with the requirements of federal law, GMG will comply with applicable state and local laws prohibiting employment discrimination. Any offer of employment is conditional upon the successful completion of a pre-employment drug screening, investigative background check, employment/education verifications and reference checks.

Interested candidates, please submit your resume, cover letter and application detailing your relevant experience to: Manager of Content and Coverage, Liz Scharf at [email protected].


HOW TO APPLY

Liz Scharf ([email protected])

https://www.wsls.com/careers/