MULTIMEDIA JOURNALIST - WPTA

About Gray Media:

Gray Media 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 WPTA:

WPTA TV is northeast Indiana's most honored broadcaster. Our commitment to quality television has been recognized with multiple National Edward R. Murrow Awards, regional Emmy Awards, and the highest honors from the Indiana Broadcasters Association. Our team produces 41 hours of news each week across our ABC and NBC channels and is committed to local, in-depth special programming that airs in addition to traditional newscasts. WPTA is part of Gray Television, a leading media company that owns and operates high-quality stations across the United States.

Job Summary/Description:

WPTA, 21Alive, Fort Wayne's News Leader, is seeking a multimedia journalist who is passionate about telling great stories. You'll be part of a team that values mentorship and work for a company that has extensive resources to help you grow as a reporter. You'll cover breaking news and dig deeper into imporant stories. We're looking for someone who can make great contacts and break big stories that impact our viewers. You'll also contribute to 21Alive+, our digital platform.

Duties/Responsibilities include (but are not limited to):

• Report live breaking news
• Develop contacts to break important stories
• Lean into your journalistic skills and curiosity to dig deeper into major issues
• Work together with mentors to grow every day as a reporter
• Contribute content to 21Alive+

Qualifications/Requirements:

• Comfortable delivery and the ability to connect with the audience
• Strong social media presence
• Ability to work with a dedicated team
• Four-year college degree

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 who are interested in this position can apply through the Gray-TV UltiPro self-service portal)

WPTA-TV/Gray Media is a drug-free company

Additional Info:

Gray Media 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 Media 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 Media 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 Media encourages all new employees to be fully vaccinated against the coronavirus virus before the first workday.

Education

Preferred

• Bachelors or better

Licenses & Certifications

Required

• Drivers License