MMJ Reporter
Category:
Media - Journalism - Newspaper
Position/Title:
MMJ/REPORTER - WHNS
Details:
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.
About WHNS:
FOX Carolina is located in Greenville, South Carolina - consistently ranked among the best small cities in the U.S. Our DMA (#36) includes Asheville, North Carolina, and offers a competitive news environment. FOX Carolina is emerging as a news leader, producing 13 hours of news each weekday. Our award-winning team thrives in a fast-paced, collaborative, and fun environment.
Greenville features a vibrant downtown centered on the Reedy River, with top-rated restaurants and breweries, plus miles of walking trails. For outdoor enthusiasts, the Upstate and Western North Carolina offer lakes, mountains, and historic landmarks - all within a short drive. Greenville continues to earn top recognition as a top city, a top foodie destination, and one of the best places in the country for young professionals.
Job Summary/Description:
FOX Carolina is looking for a high-energy Reporter/MMJ who doesn't just "cover" stories but owns them. We need a journalist who can think on their feet, develop community roots, and deliver impactful storytelling across every screen. The ideal candidate for this position is a rock star on breaking news, enterprise stories, and special projects. If you love reporting live, getting the exclusive, and owning the story, apply now.
Duties/Responsibilities include (but are not limited to):
• Respond with urgency and authority to developing stories, ensuring our audience is the first to know and the best informed.
• Shoot, write, and edit stories that go beyond the surface to show how local events impact the lives of our viewers.
• Write and post engaging content for our digital and social channels platforms
• Enterprise unique stories: Don't just wait for a press release; develop sources and pitch original "only-on-FOX" stories every single day. Look for the lead story.
• Bring energy and clarity to your live reporting, making viewers feel like they are right there on the scene with you.
• Work closely with our award-winning newsroom team to shape daily editorial decisions and long-term strategic coverage.
• Maintain the highest standards of integrity and editorial judgment in everything you produce.
Qualifications/Requirements:
• A digital-first mindset: You understand that "the story" lives on social media, our app, and our website just as much as it does on broadcast.
• MMJ versatility: shoot, edit (EDIUS experience is a plus!), and present with professional polish.
• Strong communication, organizational, and time-management skills
• Investigative curiosity: You have a natural "need to know" and the persistence to dig deeper into the stories that matter.
• Outstanding Writing Skills & Dynamic Live Presence
• Flexibility: You’re ready to jump in when the big story breaks, whether that means weekends, overnights, or staying through severe weather.
• You believe that news is a team sport and you bring a positive, "can-do" attitude to the newsroom every day.
• A degree in journalism or a related field and a reel that proves you can do it all. Minimum 2 years of reporting experience. (MVR check required).
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)
WHNS-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.