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MULTIMEDIA JOURNALIST - WEEK-TV

Gray Media

East Peoria, ILFull-time$20–25/hrPosted 3mo agoStill listed today

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Compensation
$20–25/hr
Location
East Peoria, IL
Schedule
Full-time
Work Authorization
Not specified

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Requirements

Credentials this posting asks for.

Valid Driver's License

Job overview

Gray Media is seeking a Multimedia Journalist for WEEK-TV to pitch lead story ideas and showcase work across multiple platforms. The journalist will produce newscast stories and content for online, mobile, and social media. The role includes reporting breaking news, developing sources, and shooting, writing, and editing packages and VOSOTs. A journalism degree is preferred, along with communication, news writing, visual storytelling, and digital media familiarity.

Skills & qualifications

RequiredNice to have

Skills

Verbal CommunicationWritten CommunicationNews WritingVisual StorytellingDigital Video CamerasNonlinear EditingSocial Media Platforms

Qualifications

Bachelor's in Journalism or Related FieldValid Driver's License

Benefits

Medical Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
Parental Leave
401(k) Match
Paid Time Off
Relocation Assistance

Full 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.

We understand that life needs balance. That is why we offer our employees and eligible family members a comprehensive benefits package, including:

  • Comprehensive Medical(Rx), Dental, and Vision Coverage

  • Health Savings Account with Company contributions

  • Flexible Spending Account

  • Employer-paid life and disability benefits

  • Paid parental leave benefits

  • Adoption and Surrogacy Benefits

  • 401(k) Plan, including matching and profit-sharing contributions

  • Employee Assistance Program

  • Voluntary benefits, including Hospital Indemnity, Critical Illness, Accident Insurance, and supplemental life insurance coverage

  • Paid Time Off, including Relocation PTO

  • Focus on Caring

Salary/Wage:

$20.00 - $25.00/hr. (based on experience)

Shift and Schedule:

Mon. - Fri. (or at Manager's Discretion)

Job Type:

Full-Time


Job Summary/Description:

Our award-winning duopoly WEEK- NBC & ABC is looking for a Multimedia Journalist who will consistently pitch lead story ideas and showcase their work on multiple platforms every day.

You will produce stories for our newscasts and provide content for online, mobile platforms, and social media sites.

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

  • Must report breaking news with urgency, impact, and deliver quality reporting in high-pressure deadline situations
  • Pitch viable, developed story ideas
  • Develop and cultivate sources
  • Shoot, write, edit a minimum of one package and one VOSOT per shift

Qualifications/Requirements:

  • Bachelor's degree in Journalism or related field, preferred
  • Strong verbal and written communication skills, including excellent news writing and visual storytelling ability
  • Familiarity with digital video cameras, non-linear editing, and Social Media platforms
  • Willingness to work evenings, weekends, and possible holidays
  • Valid Driver's License

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, and references

(Current employees who are interested in this position can apply through the Gray-TV UltiPro self-service portal)

WEEK-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 at every location where 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 Gray’s employees' ability to perform their job duties may result in discipline, up to and including discharge.

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