Job Description
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 WXIX:
WXIX-TV, FOX19 NOW, is the FOX affiliate serving Cincinnati and the Ohio, Kentucky, Indiana tri-state area, the nation’s 37th DMA. FOX19 NOW, the station that’s “Always Local, Always Now,” produces over 61 hours of News per week. FOX19 NOW is the leader in Morning News with local coverage from 4:30 a.m. until 11 a.m. each weekday The station airs early evening news 4 to 7 p.m. weekdays and the market’s #1 (A25-54) late, local News starting at 10:00 to 11:30 p.m. FOX19 NOW’s community involvement includes The St. Jude Dream Home, The Alzheimer’s Association, The Pink Ribbon Girls and Special Olympics of Northern Kentucky, among others. We’re proud to serve the community on multiple platforms, and broadcast some of the most popular programming in the Tri-State, including NFL on FOX, Wheel of Fortune, Jeopardy! and the FOX prime time schedule.
Job Summary/Description:
FOX19 in Cincinnati has an immediate opening for an experienced reporter/MMJ. We are looking for an innovative storyteller to join our team! Our next MMJ will research, shoot, and present news stories (with viewer benefit) for our on-air & digital platforms. Engaging LIVESHOTS are a must. You must be able to win the big story of the day, along with finding enterprise stories (with high viewer impact) to lead our newscasts. You must have a hunger for breaking news and tracking down the exclusive lead story. The ideal candidate will understand the importance of social media.
Duties/Responsibilities include (but are not limited to):
• Create high-quality news content (with high viewer impact) for broadcast, digital, streaming, and social media platforms
• Develop sources in the community; in order to pitch lead and enterprise stories
• Must have time-management skills as you gather video, sound, and graphics for stories. Must be able to work under tight deadlines to turn daily stories.
• Use creative storytelling techniques to make stories easy to understand and memorable
• May be required to work weekends or early morning shifts.
Qualifications/Requirements:
• Bachelor’s degree in journalism or related field
• Minimum of 2 years’ experience preferred.
• Experience delivering engaging live content in the studio and the field
• Self-starter with the ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Proven track record of generating enterprise story ideas
• Excellent time management, communication, and writing skills (broadcast and AP style)
• Candidate must successfully complete an MVR check.
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.
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As a condition of employment, Gray Television will require that newly hired employees, whether part-time or full-time, be fully vaccinated against the coronavirus by the first workday to the extent permitted by applicable law unless you qualify for a medical or religious accommodation.