What are the responsibilities and job description for the NEWS REPORTER/MMJ - WPGA position at Gray Local Media, Inc?
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.
About WPGA:
WPGA joined the Gray Media family in 2023, completing the company's presence in every television market in Georgia. Through a collaboration with WANF, WPGA and Atlanta News First will provide local news, weather, sports, and entertainment to viewers across the Macon area.
Job Summary/Description:
WPGA is looking for a Multimedia Journalist who wants to try it all. If you're a strong storyteller and want your work to matter every day, we want to hear from you. This position can launch your journalism career. Invest in our community and culture, and we'll invest in you.
Duties/Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
* Work out of the WPGA newsroom in Macon; report to WANF leadership.
* Pitch, develop, and produce enterprise & day-of news stories that reflect the Macon community and surrounding areas.
* Shoot and edit your own video; write scripts; deliver live and/or recorded reports for newscasts.
* Coordinate with the WANF (Atlanta) newsroom to execute daily coverage plans.
* Work flexible hours and on-call coverage as assigned.
Qualifications/Requirements:
* Bachelor's degree in Journalism, Broadcasting, Communications or equivalent.
* 1 years of on-air reporting/MMJ experience (or strong internship/college-level equivalent with a professional reel).
* Ability to shoot & edit video under a deadline.
* Strong writing, interviewing, and editorial judgment with a commitment to accuracy and fairness.
* Working knowledge of digital publishing & social platforms.
* Valid driver's license & ability to drive to stories throughout the WPGA viewing area.
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)
WPGA-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.