NEWS MULTIMEDIA JOURNALIST - WIBW

About Gray Media:

Gray Media, or Gray, is a multimedia company headquartered in Atlanta, Georgia. 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.

Job Summary/Description:

Ready to tell stories that matter on-air, online, and everywhere audiences are? WIBW is hiring a Reporter/MMJ to join the #1 news team in the capital of Kansas. This role is built for a strong storyteller who can break down complex topics, deliver confident live shots, and create engaging content for broadcast, digital, and social platforms. Periodic anchoring opportunities may be available for the right candidate. Topeka is a mid-sized capital city with a big story variety - state government, education, courts, and strong community coverage. You're also about an hour from Kansas City, with easy access to concerts, pro sports, and weekend getaways, while enjoying a lower cost of living and a short commute.

Duties/Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:


What You'll Do:

- Report daily: pitch, research, interview, write, and edit stories for major newscasts
- Go live: deliver clear, confident live reports in breaking and developing news
- Tell stories across platforms: contribute to web, mobile, and social media daily
- Collaborate with producers, photographers, and the newsroom team to elevate coverage
- Anchor when needed (preferred/backup anchor ability)

Qualifications/Requirements:

- Prefer a college degree in broadcast or print journalism or the communications field
- Must have a valid driver's license
- Resume should include a link to a video reel

If you feel you're qualified and want to work with a great group of people, go to 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 )

WIBW-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.

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