Multimedia Journalist - Wala

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 and 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 WALA:

WALA FOX10 News is the most-watched local media organization in the Mobile/Pensacola market, producing the most hours of live news, weather and original programming for the market’s Gulf Coast. With the main studio located in Mobile, Alabama (the founding home of Mardi Gras), WALA is the oldest existing television station in the state. FOX10 takes pride in a winning culture with its renowned and historic commitment to the community. Gray Digital Media ia one of the largest Digital Media agencies in the United States, combining the resources of over 120 markets with first-in-class corporate oversight. GDM offers digital solutions for everyone.

Job Summary/Description:

WALA/FOX10, the Gulf Coast’s leading news station, is looking for an energetic Multimedia Journalist to join our Mobile/Pensacola newsroom. We need a journalist
who follows the news closely, develops strong hard-news leads, and brings forward original story ideas—not just the day’s press releases. The right candidate is a clear
communicator, skilled visual storyteller, and comfortable creating for social platforms. This role is for someone willing to request public records, review documents
and meeting agendas, and uncover stories that matter to the communities we serve. You will identify, pitch, report, shoot, write, edit, and publish compelling stories,
including daily live shots. The successful candidate will be organized, motivated, creative, and an active digital content creator.

Duties/Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

* Deliver live reports each day for multiple newscasts
* Shoot, write, edit, and publish stories across platforms
* Produce accurate, engaging work on tight deadlines

Qualifications/Requirements:

* Strong broadcast and digital writing skills
* Bachelor’s degree in broadcast journalism or a related field
* Proven ability to work independently and take initiative
* Familiarity with modern television news equipment, content-management systems, and social media platforms
* A link to a current resume reel is required
* Must meet the requirements of a motor-vehicle-record check

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)

WALA-TV/Gray Media, Inc. 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 Gray’s employees' ability to perform their job duties may result in discipline, up to and including discharge.