NEWS REPORTER - WAND

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 46 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:

$37,500 - $40,000/yr.

Shift and Schedule:

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

Schedule will include weekends and some holidays

Job Type:

Full-Time

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Job Summary/Description:

WAND TV is the market-leading television station in central Illinois, and we are looking for a full-time Reporter who can lead newscasts, develop community relationships, and bring a unique brand of storytelling to all of our platforms.

Duties/Responsibilities include, but are not limited to: 

* Cover stories as assigned; pitch stories in daily editorial meetings
* Cover local stories and events by setting up and conducting interviews
* Write local stories daily based on your coverage and the coverage of others
* Build contacts and sources to provide content and context to stories you are working on
* Posting stories to digital and social media platforms
* Ability to multitask and work on stories while communicating with other newsroom employees
* Ability to provide local coverage through teamwork with other newsroom employees

Qualifications/Requirements:

* Strong writing skills
* Ability to build contacts and sources and develop relationships in the local community to provide superior news coverage
* Multi-platform skills to deliver news on-air, to digital platforms, and social media
* Good communicator to deliver information both internally and externally for daily coverage
* Ability to shoot and edit video
* Ability to report events live on camera
* Valid state driver’s license
* 1-2 years newsroom experience preferred, Bachelor's degree in Journalism or related field

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)

WAND-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.