• Full Time
  • Anywhere

Augusta,GA

Gray Television

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About Gray Television:

Gray Television 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 WRDW/WAGT:

WRDW/WAGT has an award-winning news team setting the market standard for investigative journalism. The station has a 65+ year history of community commitment. WRDW/WAGT operates in a new state-of-the-art facility producing 40 hours of local news as well as content for its online and CTV platforms. We are located in Augusta, a city that boosts a booming economy and year-round outdoor recreation. Although we are home of the world-famous Masters Golf Tournament, there's much more than golf. Whether it's fishing, kayaking, boating, hiking, there's something for everyone. Foodies aren't disappointed. If you like to explore beyond the city, the city is 2 hours from the beaches, 3 hours from the mountains.

Job Summary/Description:  

WRDW-TV/WAGT-TV Augusta, Georgia is looking for a Multimedia Journalist to join our award-winning news team. We've launched several journalism careers. Yours could be next! Experience in investigative journalism is a plus.

This is not a position for feature reporters, but for journalists who thrive on bringing in lead stories. Expect to turn 1-2 stories daily including a pkg. MMJs pitch enterprise stories, research, shoot, write, and edit stories. Opportunities also exist to work with videographers on the big story of the day, breaking news, and live shots.

Please note – the primary job duties and responsibilities include, but are not limited to the information listed above

Qualifications/Requirements:

?? Ideal candidate will have a strong, take-charge personality with the ability to execute compelling live shots and uncover exclusive details on the big story of the day/night.  Successful candidate is highly competitive and works well under tight deadlines. Applicants need a degree in broadcast journalism or related field. Must be able to turn hard news pkgs daily with attention to accuracy, detail, compelling sound, and solid broadcast writing. Solid skills in broadcast-style writing, on-camera presence, and storytelling are a must.

Qualified, interested applicants may 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 that are interested in this position can apply through the Gray-TV UltiPro employee portal)

WRDW/WAGT-TV/Gray Television Group, Inc. is a drug-free company

Additional Info:

Gray Television provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability or genetics. In addition to federal law requirements, Gray Television complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.

Gray Television expressly prohibits any form of workplace harassment based on race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, genetic information, disability, or veteran status. Improper interference with the ability of Gray’s employees to perform their job duties may result in discipline up to and including discharge.

Gray Television encourages all new employees to be fully vaccinated against the coronavirus virus prior to or by the first workday. 


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HOW TO APPLY

If you feel you’re qualified and want to work with a great group of people 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.

https://gray.tv/careers