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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 WYMT:
WYMT is the CBS affiliate and dominate number one station in the scenic Appalachian
Mountains of Southeastern Kentucky. This regional station is located in the small
town of Hazard, and has three bureaus and serves more than 25 counties. WYMT provides
award-winning local news, weather, and sports coverage. WYMT.com is the region's most
powerful digital platform. WYMT is involved and dedicated to the local communities
we serve, participating in numerous charities and causes.
A second channel, Heroes & Icons (H&I), allows WYMT to offer even more local programming,
including dozens of live high school and college football and basketball games each
year. The WYMT/Food City Mountain Basketball Classic has generated more than four
million dollars for local students and schools. WYMT has a proven record of turning
out solid journalists capable of moving up in the ranks. Several anchors and producers
have moved on to top 40 markets in the last couple of years.
You can enjoy all four seasons … from snow-covered mountains in the winter to blooming
dogwoods in the spring. With miles of trails and lakes, it is a popular destination
for outdoor recreation, hunting, and fishing. The people of Appalachia are full of
pride in their home and culture, and some of the most welcoming you will find. We
have a strong work ethic and are always willing to help our neighbors. You will certainly
find a "mountain family" atmosphere at WYMT.
Job Summary/Description:
WYMT-TV is looking for a dynamic MMJ to join its award-winning news team. Successful
candidates must utilize strong editorial, journalistic, and communication skills.
Duties/Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
• Deliver on-air news events in an engaging, exciting, and accurate manner
• Use editorial judgment to help determine content of the newscasts
• Work with producer and team to create unique, fast-paced newscasts
• Use social media to determine content of newscasts and highlight big social stories
• Use creative production techniques such as graphics and new forms of media (viewer
pictures, webcam interviews, etc.) to enhance newscasts and stories.
• Write for the web and post daily on all digital platforms including social media
and attaching images and streaming video
• Interview news subjects and research for facts and credibility
• Perform other tasks as required by supervisor or executive producer
• Deliver unscripted breaking news coverage and special event coverage to the community
at large
• Collaborate with producers and management in the development of broadcast content
such as newscasts, promotions, and teases
• Receive assignments and evaluate leads and tips in order to develop story ideas
• Covers news in the field to generate, produce and deliver high profile special reports
• Edit video for broadcasts and the web
• Participate in community events and makes public appearances on behalf of the station
as assigned
Qualifications/Requirements:
- Degree in broadcast journalism or one year news experience.
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
(Current employees that are interested in this position can apply through the Gray-TV UltiPro self-service portal)
WYMT-TV/Gray Television, 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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