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About Gray Media:Gray Media is a leading media company that owns and operates high-quality stations in 113 television markets that collectively reach 36 percent of US television households.We constantly strive for excellence. Through upgrading to the latest technology and seeking new ways to stay on top in our markets, we focus on training and development of the best and brightest employees in the business.About WLBT: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 market #96 with a 24 county DMA. It is Mississippi's largest TV market and state capital, offering great museums, several local universities, and 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 beautiful Gulf Coast beaches, New Orleans, Memphis, Birmingham, Nashville, Dallas and Atlanta.If you're a sports fan, we have you covered. The Mississippi Braves, the AA team of the Atlanta Braves, calls metro Jackson home. We host the PGA with the Sanderson Farms Championship. We have two SWAC schools in our DMA, Jackson State and Alcorn State. If you love SEC sports, we have four schools (Ole Miss, Mississippi State, Alabama and LSU) less than three hours away. And Saints, Pelicans and Grizzlies fans have an easy drive to NOLA and Memphis.Learn more about WLBT - Jackson, MS - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=G0lccLR6Nic&feature=youtu.beJob Summary/Description:WLBT in Jackson, MS is looking looking for a digitally based journalist. This person should love reporting and telling stories, while also understanding the nuances of multiple digital platforms and how best to engage with readers across those platforms, The ideal candidate would have the desire and skill to investigate complex issues and construct in-depth stories,Your responsibilities will include (but not be limited to) the following:- Cover, write and publish stories daily.- Engage with readers on multiple social media platforms.- Develop enterprise content for our readersQualifications/Requirements:- Journalism or Communications related degree- Equivalent military or work experience- Excellent writing skillsIf 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 companyGray Media encourages all new employees to be fully vaccinated against the coronavirus virus prior by the first workday.Note: Posting is subject to change so please refer to career site for latest availability (SBJ-G337).