MULTIMEDIA JOURNALIST - WPGA (MACON, GA)

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 WPGA:

WPGA is operated by WANF (Atlanta News First- Atlanta, GA).

Job Summary/Description:

WPGA in Macon is seeking a Multimedia Journalist (MMJ) who can find, shoot, write, edit, and report compelling local stories across broadcast, streaming, and digital platforms. If you’re a strong storyteller who thrives in the field and wants your work to matter every day, we want to hear from you.

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

              *Work out of the WPGA newsroom in Macon; report to WANF leadership*
* Pitch, develop, and produce enterprise and day-of news stories that reflect the Macon community and surrounding areas.
* Research, interview, and verify information to ensure accurate, fair, and timely reporting.
* Shoot and edit your own video; write and track scripts; deliver live and/or recorded reports for newscasts.
* Produce content for multiple platforms, including broadcast, station streaming, and digital/social channels, with a focus on strong visuals and clear storytelling.
* Coordinate with producers, assignment desk, and newsroom leaders based in the WANF (Atlanta) newsroom to execute daily coverage plans and special projects.
* Develop and maintain a network of local sources; cultivate community relationships to generate story ideas.
* Cover breaking news, severe weather, and major events, including live shots and rapid updates as needed.
* Maintain equipment and organize/label video and content according to newsroom workflows.
* Represent WPGA professionally in the field and on social platforms; uphold station policies and journalistic ethics.
* Work flexible hours, including mornings, nights, weekends, holidays, and on-call coverage as assigned.

Qualifications/Requirements:

REQUIRED
* 1+ years of on-air reporting/MMJ experience (or strong internship/college-level equivalent with a professional reel).
* Ability to shoot and edit video independently and efficiently under a deadline.
* Strong writing, interviewing, and editorial judgment with a commitment to accuracy and fairness.
* Comfortable doing live shots and adapting quickly during breaking news.
* Working knowledge of digital publishing and social platforms to distribute and promote stories.
* Valid driver’s license and ability to drive to stories throughout the WPGA viewing area; ability to lift/carry typical field gear.
* Must be able to work a flexible schedule as the newsroom's needs require.

PREFERRED
* Experience reporting in a fast-paced local TV newsroom.
* Proficiency with common newsroom tools (e.g., ENPS) and non-linear editing systems.
* Strong enterprise storytelling skills (public records, investigative mindset, longer-form features).

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)

WPGA-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.