Sports Multimedia Journalist – WFIE

Job Description

14 News has an opening for a talented Sports Multimedia Journalist. The successful candidate must be a team player with a great attitude and bring professionalism, personality, energy, and confidence to our sports team. This person is a strong journalist who has the ability to tell memorable stories and demonstrate strong news judgment in our sports community.

Duties/Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

– Craft compelling narratives: Research, investigate, shoot, write, and edit captivating sports features that resonate deeply with our Tri-State community.
– Drive digital engagement: Produce and publish engaging content for our website, social media channels, and streaming-only platforms, ensuring our sports stories reach viewers wherever they are. Seize opportunities to anchor streaming-only sports segments throughout the seasons and contribute your sports expertise to expand your reach and hone your on-air presence.
– Team up for impact: Collaborate with our Assignment Manager, producers, and our award-winning newsroom to elevate sports coverage and produce unforgettable content.

Required Skills

Qualifications/Requirements:

– A burning passion for sports storytelling – you see the big picture, whether it’s breaking headlines or game-winning plays.
– Proven experience as a Multimedia Journalist; you’re comfortable behind (and in front of) the camera, with strong shooting, editing, and live reporting skills.
– A rock-solid digital-first mindset: You don’t just understand multi-platform content; you instinctively create it.
– Exceptional writing and storytelling ability: Your scripts are conversational, clear, and cut through the noise.
– Unflappable under pressure: Breaking news and live sports demand quick thinking, and you thrive in that environment.
– Self-starter: You take initiative. You see a need, and jump in.
– Sharp news judgment: You know what matters to our viewers and how to deliver it with integrity.
– Adaptability and hunger to learn: The media landscape is always changing, and you’re excited to evolve with it.
– A true team player: You lift others up and know that the best work happens when we collaborate.

Education Required

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Benefits

Our benefits include a medical insurance coverage option with NO COST premiums for employees and very low premiums for dependents. Gray offers Medical, Dental, Vision, Accident Insurance, along with additional voluntary benefits. All employees have free company-paid disability and life insurance. Employees earn Paid Time Off, can take Paid Parental Leave, and have paid company holidays throughout the year.

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