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 WNDU:
For more than 70 years, WNDU - the NBC Affiliate based on the University of Notre Dame campus, has been a trusted source for local news and community service. We produce over 36 hours of live news each week and continue to expand our coverage. Our team is committed to the highest standards in news, entertainment, informational, and public service programming. If you are looking to grow your career in a thriving newsroom and enjoy genuinely affordable living, explore our openings - we want to meet you.
Job Summary/Description:
WNDU Multimedia, a Gray Television station, is currently in search of a dynamic and creative individual who possesses passion and energy for generating captivating Sports coverage, crafting written content to complement video, and delivering engaging live shots On-Air and Online. As a member of our Sports News team, you will be self-motivated and driven, consistently striving for excellence each day. You will join our enthusiastic Sports Director and thrive on covering WNDU’s regional Professional, Collegiate, and High School Teams, presenting daily Sports content and features.
As a Sports Reporter/MMJ, you will be a versatile storyteller responsible for gathering, producing, editing, and presenting sports content across various platforms. As a Weekend Sports Reporter, you will play a vital role in delivering accurate, engaging, and compelling sports content to our viewers during weekend broadcasts. You will also be doing Live Reporting, Weekend Sports Anchoring, and creating multimedia content by gathering and presenting accurate information.
Duties/Responsibilities for (but are not limited to) the following:
• Post Sports reports online to station website and social media platforms: Instagram, Facebook, Twitter.
• Utilize various resources, including local community contacts, press releases, digital media, and wire services, to gather information for Sports content and features.
• Collaborate with the Sports Director, producers, reporters, and assignment editors to stay updated on breaking Sports news and developing stories.
• Conduct live on-location Sports reporting during breaking Sports news, events, and community happenings, demonstrating engaging Sports reporting skills and the ability to think on your feet.
• Maintain composure and deliver clear and concise live Sports reporting even in high-pressure situations.
• Serve as the anchor for weekend Sports presenting scores and features with clarity, professionalism, and poise.
• Write, edit, and proofread Sports scripts for your anchor segments, ensuring accuracy and adherence to station standards.
• Collaborate with the Sports Director, producers, and the news team to select relevant Sports features, developing a strong understanding of regional Sporting events and local Sports trends.
• Will have to travel to different local locations for Sports coverage.
• Able to lift and carry 40 pounds of equipment.
• Be familiar with AP, ENPS, and Edius editing systems.
Qualifications/Requirements:
• College degree
*** A motor vehicle record check is required. WNDU-TV is a drug-free workplace and participates in the Homeland Security E-Verify Program. ***
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)
WNDU-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.
