WLBT is Mississippi's flagship station and the dominant #1 local TV and digital media in Central Mississippi. We are an NBC affiliate that consistently produces award-winning local news coverage. Jackson, MS is a market with a 24-county DMA. It is Mississippi's largest TV market and state capital, offering great museums, several local universities, and a home to the largest medical facilities in the state, including the prestigious University of Mississippi Medical Center. With our great weather, Mississippi is about the outdoors. An extensive network of walking, running, and cycling trails is available across the metro. And if you love a weekend getaway, Jackson is located within a short drive from the beautiful Gulf Coast beaches, New Orleans, Memphis, Birmingham, Nashville, Dallas, and Atlanta.
Job Summary/Description:
WLBT in Jackson, MS is looking for a Journalist to join our digital team. The ideal candidate can create engaging content across all digital platforms. Strong writing skills are required.
Duties/Responsibilities will include (but not be limited to) the following:
- Write and post content to the website and app
- Share content to social media platforms
- Coordinate live streams across platforms
- Pitch stories in editorial meetings
Qualifications/Requirements:
- Must be a strong writer with good news judgment
- Must work well under pressure
- Must have a good understanding of social media platforms
- College degree in Journalism or related field preferred
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)
WLBT-TV/Gray Media is a drug-free company