Reporter jobs in Sarasota, FL

About Gray Television:

Gray Television is a leading media company that owns and operates high-quality stations in 113 television markets that collectively reach 36 percent of US television households. 

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 business. 

About WWSB:

A growing ABC station in the Sarasota Bradenton area of the Tampa St Pete DMA. Great culture with collaborative teams that want to win!  Live, work, and play in a very unique media market that so many vacationers call a top destination. Our beautiful, postcard-worthy views are bountiful, and so are the opportunities to enjoy the Florida lifestyle. Yes, the beaches are minutes away. So are some of the top attractions in Tampa Bay, Orlando, and South Florida. You're a quick ride from some of the most popular theme parks and cruise ports. While visitors come and go, our station and our newsroom are committed to serving the thousands upon thousands of people who call the Suncoast home. You'll find a special emphasis on covering news with a hyperlocal focus while embracing the best practices found in some of the region's top markets.

Job Summary/Description:

WWSB-TV / ABC7 in Sarasota, Florida, is searching for a REPORTER / MMJ. The right journalist will pursue breaking news and produce lead stories, delivering live reports on television, digital and social platforms. WWSB-TV / ABC7 in Sarasota, Florida, is searching for our next Multi-Media Journalist. This person will consider themselves a lead story MMJ, who is comfortable delivering breaking news in the field as they are from newsroom. A positive attitude and ability to engage our audience on-air and on digital platforms is a must. This reporter will present live stories in our newscasts and cultivate sources in our community.

Duties/Responsibilities include, but not limited to:

- Develop and maintain contacts with local newsmakers and experts
- Pitch confirmed ideas in daily editorial meetings
- Shoot, Edit and File assigned news reports in television, digital, and social formats
- Produce live enterprise and breaking stories using MMJ workflows
- Deliver content with clean, engaging, and thoughtful delivery
- Write and post real-time updates on digital and social platforms
- Engage audience through social channels and personal appearances
- Ability to partner with newsroom managers and teammates, and teamwork

Qualifications/Requirements:

* Excellent writing, storytelling, and editing skills
* Solid news judgment
* Must be able to report in a broad range of styles with good on-air presentation skills
* Work under pressure
* Familiarity with all distribution platforms including Facebook, Twitter, Internet etc.
* Bachelor`s Degree in Broadcast Journalism or equivalent is required
* Motor Vehicle Records check are required

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)

WWSB-TV/Gray Television, Inc. is a drug-free company

Additional Info:

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.

Gray Television encourages all new employees to be fully vaccinated against the coronavirus virus prior by the first workday.