News Reporter/Mmj – Wbrc

Gray Media is hiring a full-time News Reporter/Multimedia Journalist (MMJ) for our Homewood, Jefferson County news bureau. This is your opportunity to cover breaking news and important community stories for a major broadcast news operation serving the Birmingham market and beyond.

About the Role

As a News Reporter and Multimedia Journalist with Gray Media, you'll be on the front lines of local news coverage. This role combines traditional reporting with modern multimedia production — you'll shoot video, conduct interviews, write compelling copy, edit stories, and manage digital presence, all while meeting tight broadcast deadlines. You'll work as part of a dedicated news team committed to delivering accurate, impactful journalism to our community.

What You'll Do

• Gather, research, and report news stories across broadcast and digital platforms
• Conduct interviews with news sources and community members
• Shoot, edit, and independently produce video stories
• Write and deliver news copy for television broadcast
• Cover assigned beats, breaking news, and spot news assignments
• Manage social media accounts and create digital content
• Work varied shifts including early mornings, evenings, weekends, and holidays based on news coverage needs
• Collaborate with photojournalists, producers, assignment editors, and anchors to deliver comprehensive coverage

What We're Looking For

• Bachelor's degree in journalism, communications, broadcasting, or related field (or equivalent professional news experience)
• Demonstrated track record as a news reporter or multimedia journalist
• Proficiency in video production, editing, and multimedia storytelling techniques
• Strong writing, interviewing, and on-camera communication skills
• Portfolio or reel demonstrating published news stories and multimedia work
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple concurrent deadlines
• Flexibility and willingness to cover breaking news and work non-traditional hours
• Familiarity with broadcast news production software and equipment

About Gray Media

Gray Media is America's largest owner of top-rated local television stations and digital assets. Headquartered in Atlanta, Georgia, we operate in 113 markets and reach approximately 36 percent of U.S. television households. Our portfolio includes top-rated stations across 77 markets serving 100 communities nationwide. We're committed to providing quality local journalism and trusted news coverage that matters to the communities we serve.

How to Apply

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