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Hours Full-time, Part-time
Location 1720 Valley View Drive
Birmingham, Alabama

About this job

Gray Television supports local community interests by providing quality television broadcasting and exceptional service in each market we serve. Gray owns and/or operates television stations and leading digital properties in 93 television markets including the first or second highest rated television station in 86 markets. We are an unmatched broadcast pioneer that keeps getting bigger and better.

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 bus

ABOUT WBRC
WBRC is the number one station in Central Alabama. We produce award-winning news. We also have a dominant digital presence, using WBRC.com, the WBRC News app, the WBRC Weather app, Magic City Weekend and social media platforms to connect to a worldwide audience.

JOB SUMMARY
WBRC is seeking someone who can do it all! The successful candidate for this position can shoot and edit, and write for our digital channels. 

GENERAL RESPONSIBILITIES
Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Gather information by maintaining contact with sources, including police and government agencies
• Respond aggressively to breaking news
• Coordinate crews in the field and communicate updates to news staff and management
• Strong photography and non-linear editing skills
• Ability to operate microwave trucks and LiveU
• Ability to meet deadlines
• Must have excellent verbal and written skills
• Must be able to work individually, and/or in a group setting
• Should show individual initiative and creativity in photography skills

Requirements

• 3 years previous newsroom experience as a reporter or producer 
• Valid Driver’s License and able to complete the MVR process successfully
• Able to shoot and edit stories, work with reporters and assignment desk
• Capable of gathering information and interviews when necessary; conduct on line research
• Computer literacy required, including ideally ENPS news system
• Must be able to work well under pressure with limited supervision and daily deadlines

Please apply online at https://gray.tv/careers#currentopenings  and attach resume.

Job Benefits

Gray Television 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 Television 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 Television 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.