WTVY, Dothan’s #1 rated news station has an immediate opening for a multimedia journalist. Desired candidate will serve as the reporter in our Dale County bureau five days per week, covering an assigned beat area. This position may also require some producing duties for newscasts, as assigned. There will be fill-in anchor opportunities as well.

Primary responsibilities as a multimedia journalist include:

– Strong writing, shooting & editing skills.
– Shoot, write and deliver new stories to run in programming on two networks.
– Strong live skills are a plus. The Dale County Bureau features a microwave uplink, allowing for live shots every day from the assigned beat area.
– Knowledge of Panasonic P2 camera, Edius & iNews is also a plus.
– Ability to lift 50 pounds of camera/editing equipment.
– Other duties as assigned by News Director.

The desired candidate is someone who wants to get the big story and front it live every day. The Dale County Bureau requires the desired candidate to make strong contacts inside the community. If it’s happening in Dale County, which is one of our primary DMA counties, we want to have it first. We have veteran anchors and managers that are always willing to help, top flight equipment and a winning culture. We’re looking for someone to jump in and help us build on our already outstanding reputation as the news leader in our market. The ability to handle pressure and meet deadlines is essential.

WTVY covers counties in three states Alabama, Florida and Georgia. Our primary DMA is in Southeast Alabama. WTVY (CBS) is the established market leader in Dothan. We have a live truck, a satellite truck, multiple backpack live units and three bureaus and we produce more than 29 hours of live news per week. Work on our sister station, WRGX (NBC) will also be required.

A four-year degree, plus one year of commercial or university experience preferred. Send resume to the attention of:

Kim Allen
News Director
285 N. Foster St.
Dothan, AL 36303
Office: 334-712-7431

WTVY-TV, a Gray Television Group Station, is an equal opportunity employer and a DRUG FREE WORKPLACE. Pre-employment drug screening and driver’s license check are required. A valid driver’s license is absolutely necessary and a good driving record is a plus for obtaining this position.
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This job announcement remains in effect for a period of 45 days after the posting date listed above and will be re-issued if the position is not filled within that time.

(04-25-15)