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About Gray Television: 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 business. About WECT: WECT News has been where News Comes First in Southeastern North Carolina for over 65 years. We're a dual station broadcasting on NBC (WECT) and Fox (WSFX-Fox Wilmington). We’re in the rapidly growing Wilmington DMA (126), 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, mobile, and streaming platforms. WECT is the dominant #1 station in the market. Job Summary: We're looking for a Full-time Multimedia Journalist who isn't afraid of jumping in to write, edit and produce high-quality stories. Position will be filled by a hard-working, passionate journalist with great news judgment who also has a positive attitude and wants to tell stories in the Cape Fear region of North Carolina. We're looking for someone who can quickly report and produce content for digital, social, OTT and broadcast as assigned, manage and develop stories from concept to publication, clip and post video to all digital platforms and OTT for on-demand consumption. General Responsibilities: •Pitch 3 viable, developed story ideas per shift (not topics) •Develop and cultivate sources; enterprise stories •Produce a minimum of one package or two to three VOSOTs per shift •Create engaging digital and social content

Requirements:

•Bachelor’s degree in journalism or related field •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 pre-employment drug screen and motor vehicle background check ◘ If you think you’re qualified, want to work with a great group of people, please apply online at https://gray.tv/careers#currentopenings and attach your resume

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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.