MULTIMEDIA JOURNALIST (P/T) - WILX

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 WILX:

WILX, the highly rated NBC affiliate located in Lansing, Michigan, for more than 60 years, is on a growth trajectory. WILX currently produces 33 hours of news per week and is growing. A market leader in news, digital, and social media, WILX News 10 is home to Emmy award-winning reporters and the recipient of the Michigan Association of Broadcasters "Station of the Year" award. WILX is a breaking news and weather station, with a strong emphasis on original, local reporting. Our respected main anchors live here and have made WILX their career home. This includes the longest-running sportscaster in the state of Michigan. Our newsroom leadership is known for developing young journalists. Mid-Michigan (Lansing/Jackson area) is a big news market, home to the state capital and Michigan State University. It is a vibrant, diverse, stable area and a great place to live and work. Lansing is just an hour away from Grand Rapids, downtown Detroit, and a day-trip "up north" for some of the most beautiful places in the country. If you love lakes, boating, fishing, camping, beaches, downhill skiing, wine, craft brew, Broadway shows, Big 10 sports, minor-league baseball, NFL/NBA/NHL games…Michigan has it all!

Job Summary/Description:

WILX-TV in Lansing, MI, is searching for an experienced MMJ for our Lifestyle Show. The style of the show is segment and interview-based, highlighting events and unique storytelling here in Mid-Michigan. The skill set we are looking for requires strong ad-libbing and interview skills. At least 2-3 years of experience in the air is preferred. Familiarity with ENPS, Adobe Premiere Editing System, and camera gear.

Duties/Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Assisting Producer with writing show segments
• Shooting and editing segments
• Interviewing show guests/clients both in-studio and on location when needed
• Collecting information, video, or photos at remote locations for post- production
• Greeting and assisting guests during show preparations.
• Pitching story ideas for the show
• Researching show topics and developing questions for guests in coordination with the Producer
• Participating in events -either station-sponsored or others - to promote the show
• Maintaining a strong social media account and assisting with all online content for the website/social media
• Continuously provide feedback on how the show can be better, take it to the next level
• Other duties as assigned by the Marketing Director

Qualifications/Requirements:

• Proven experience as an on-air personality or host to act as back-up or for interviews
• Ability to prioritize and address multiple projects with varying production timelines
• Must be energetic, positive, and great in a team environment
• Must be a highly motivated self-starter, able to work well alone and as part of a team
• Excellent communication, organizational skills, and creativity

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 )

WILX-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 at every location where 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.