Job Description

About Gray Media:

Today, we are a growing multimedia company headquartered in Atlanta, Georgia. We are the nation's largest owner of top-rated local television stations and digital assets serving 117 full-power television markets that collectively reach approximately 37% of US television households. The portfolio includes 80 markets with the top-rated television station and 100 markets with the first and/or second highest rated television station in average all-day ratings across 116 of such markets that were measured by Nielsen in 2025. We also own the largest Telemundo Affiliate group with 47 markets and Gray Digital Media, a full-service digital agency offering national and local clients digital marketing strategies with the most advanced digital products and services. Our 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 WNEM:

At WNEM, it is our job and inherent desire to be the best local television station in the Mid- Michigan market and the #1 digital platform across the state, region, and the country. We are committed to the highest standards of excellence in our local news, entertainment, information, and public service programming.
We have the top-rated news station plus a broadcast website. We are a mid-sized market with an opportunity to grow. We are a self-starting team driven for success with unique selling opportunities for a creative seller. Essential to that effort is a foundation of honesty and integrity — qualities which help us earn and build trust with our viewers, co-workers, and business partners.

Description:

WNEM is recruiting for a Reporter/MMJ. The WNEM Reporter/MMJ researches, writes, reports, shoots video, and edits news material for television newscasts and all WNEM news platforms and initiatives. This includes writing and posting daily on all digital platforms and social media. The successful individual will furnish a wide variety of news content, either working alone or in tandem with other field personnel. The Reporter/MMJ contributes live shots utilizing technology for feeding stories to the Content Center. The individual will be called upon to represent WNEM in public in a professional and courteous manner. NO PHONE CALLS PLEASE

Duties/Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

- Writes, reports, presents live from studio and in the field, shoots and edits video news stories from concept to finish; contributes copy stories to newscasts and digital platforms.
- Performs live reports on a daily basis.
- Generates story ideas, cultivates news sources, and remains knowledgeable regarding places, events, and people in the news, local and national.
- Contributes to our minute-by-minute digital news efforts on all platforms with web content, social media posts, and live digital reports.
- Builds community contacts,
- Shares information relating to upcoming events, meetings, or story developments.
- Presents stories via on-air, live from the set, live remotes, or live indoor locations.
- Serves as community ambassador for the news department.
- Responds to concerns of viewers.
- Makes personal appearances on behalf of the station.

Qualifications/Requirements:

- Bachelor's degree in Broadcast Journalism, Communications, or related field, or equivalent training and/or experience.
- At least one year of experience in broadcast journalism.
- Experience reporting (MMJ) news at a commercial television station preferred.
- Valid Driver's License with a good driving record.

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