Gray Media · 1 month ago
MULTIMEDIA JOURNALIST - WIFR
Rockford, IL
Full-time
Onsite
New Grad, Entry Level
$18/hr - $18/hrGray Media is a multimedia company headquartered in Atlanta, Georgia, seeking a dedicated multimedia journalist for 23 WIFR in Rockford, Illinois. The role involves writing, editing, and shooting news and sports content, as well as producing digital content and maintaining high standards of accuracy and ethics.
BroadcastingCommunitiesDigital MediaJournalismLifestyleMedia and EntertainmentNewsPublishingSportsVideo
Responsibilities
Write, edit and shoot engaging, informative and compelling news and sports content
Develop and execute enterprise stories on a regular basis
Consistently contribute to news and sports content on the stations social media and digital platforms
Maintain an unequivocal commitment to accuracy, fairness and ethics
Meet daily production deadlines
Shoot, write, and edit news packages for air
Produce content for our website and social media pages
Bring ideas to the table
Dig for the story
Pay close attention to detail
Relate the news and incorporate 'real people' in their work
Qualification
Required
Our fast-paced industry requires journalists who can work on a deadline and can adapt to breaking news
Candidates must have a working knowledge of all social media platforms, strong writing skills, and a solid on-air delivery
Good news judgment with the ability to make quick and accurate decisions is essential
Must possess a valid driver's license and good driving record
Benefits
Comprehensive Medical(Rx), Dental, and Vision Coverage
Health Savings Account with Company contributions
Flexible Spending Account
Employer-paid life and disability benefits
Paid parental leave benefits
Adoption and Surrogacy Benefits
401(k) Plan, including matching and profit-sharing contributions
Employee Assistance Program
Voluntary benefits, including Hospital Indemnity, Critical Illness, Accident Insurance, and supplemental life insurance coverage
Paid Time Off, including Relocation PTO
Focus on Caring
Company
Gray Media
Gray Media is a broadcast company that owns and operates television stations in 31 markets across the country.
Founded in 1897
1001-5000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$2.4B2025-12-08Post Ipo Debt· $250M
2025-07-08Post Ipo Debt· $900M
2024-05-23Post Ipo Debt· $1.25B
Leadership Team
Alan Gould
Vice President of Investor Relations
James Finch
VP Of News Services
Recent News
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