NEWS REPORTER/ MMJ - WECT

About Gray Media:

Gray Media, or Gray, is a multimedia company headquartered in Atlanta, Georgia, formally known as Gray Television, Inc. The company is the nation's largest owner of top-rated local television stations and digital assets serving 113 television markets that collectively reach approximately 36 percent of US television households. The portfolio includes 77 markets with the top-rated television station and 100 markets with the first and/or second-highest-rated television station, as well as the largest Telemundo Affiliate group with 45 markets totaling nearly 1.5 million Hispanic TV Households. The company also owns Gray Digital Media, a full-service digital agency offering national and local clients digital marketing strategies with the most advanced digital products and services. Gray's additional media properties include video production companies Raycom Sports, Tupelo Media Group, and PowerNation Studios, and studio production facilities Assembly Atlanta and Third Rail Studios.

About WECT:

WECT News has been Where News Comes First in Southeastern North Carolina for over 70 years. We're the NBC affiliate in the rapidly growing Wilmington market, serving New Hanover, Brunswick, Columbus, Pender, and Bladen counties that make up the beautiful coastal Cape Fear Region. WECT is the most accessible local news outlet in our market, with WECT.com, News & Weather apps, and streaming platforms. WECT is the dominant #1 station in the market.

Job Summary/Description:

Are you a visual storyteller who lives for the "wow" factor? Do you thrive on the adrenaline of a breaking story and the satisfaction of a deep-dive community piece? We’re looking for a Multimedia Journalist (MMJ) who doesn't just report the news but owns it across every screen.

Whether you’re crafting a lead for the 6 PM broadcast, going live on our streaming desk, or engaging with our audience on social, you’ll be the heartbeat of the Cape Fear region. If you’re a scrappy, digital-first journalist who wants to make a real impact in southeastern North Carolina, let’s talk.

Duties/Responsibilities will include (but not be limited to):

What You'll Do:

Own the story: Manage and develop compelling content from initial concept to final publication across digital, social, and broadcast platforms.
Drive digital engagement: Create platform-specific content that meets our audience where they are on their phones, their TVs, and everywhere in between.
Master the craft: Write, edit, and produce high-quality stories with speed, accuracy, and a killer creative eye.
Respond with urgency: Jump into breaking-news situations with authority and calm, keeping our community informed in real time.
Connect with the community: Build deep roots in the Cape Fear region, developing sources and uncovering the stories that truly matter to our neighbors.
Step into the spotlight: Take advantage of potential anchoring opportunities to lead our coverage and connect directly with viewers.

What You Bring:

A digital-first mindset: You understand that "news" happens 24/7, and you’re ready to feed the beast on social and streaming first.
Killer storytelling skills: You know how to find the "human" element in every story and make it resonate with an audience.
Technical chops: You’re a pro with a camera and an editing suite (and you’re not afraid to learn new tools as they emerge).
Sharp news judgment: You know what’s important, what’s interesting, and how to tell the difference under pressure.
A positive, "can-do" attitude: You’re a team player who lifts others and thrives in a collaborative, fast-paced environment.
Urgency and empathy: You care about the stories you tell and the people they affect, and you move fast to get them right.
Flexibility: News doesn't follow a 9-to-5 schedule, and neither do you; you’re ready to go where the story takes you.

Qualifications/Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in journalism or related field preferred
• Strong writing skills (broadcast and print style)
• Experience with CMS/digital publishing platforms
• Experience with broadcast newsroom software such as ENPS
• Experience with video editing software (preferably Edius)
• Must be able to lift 25-30 lbs and pass a motor vehicle background check

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)

WECT-TV/Gray Media, Inc. 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.