Sports Multimedia Journalist - Wxix

About Gray Media:

Gray Media, or Gray, is a multimedia company headquartered in Atlanta, Georgia, formally known as Gray Television, Inc. The company is the nation's largest owner of top-rated local television stations and digital assets serving 113 television markets that collectively reach approximately 36 percent of US television households. The portfolio includes 77 markets with the top-rated television station and 100 markets with the first and/or second-highest-rated television station, as well as the largest Telemundo Affiliate group with 45 markets totaling nearly 1.5 million Hispanic TV Households.

The company also owns Gray Digital Media, a full-service digital agency offering national and local clients digital marketing strategies with the most advanced digital products and services. Gray's additional media properties include video production companies Raycom Sports, Tupelo Media Group, and Power Nation Studios, and studio production facilities Assembly Atlanta and Third Rail Studios.

About WXIX:

WXIX-TV, FOX
19 NOW, is the FOX affiliate serving Cincinnati and the Ohio, Kentucky, and Indiana tri-state area, the nation’s 37th DMA. FOX
19 NOW, the station that’s “Always Local, Always Now,” produces more than 73 hours of News per week. FOX
19 NOW is the leader in Morning News with local coverage from 4:30 a.m. until Noon each weekday. The station airs early evening news from 3:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. weekdays and the market’s #1 (A25-54) late, local News starting at 10:00 to 11:30 p.m. FOX
19 NOW is the Flagship Station of the Cincinnati Bengals. FOX
19 NOW is proud to serve the community on multiple platforms and broadcast some of the most popular programming in the Tri-State, including NFL on FOX, Wheel of Fortune, Jeopardy!, and the FOX prime time schedule.

Job Summary/Description:

Are you fueled by the thrill of the game and the stories behind it? WXIX-TV FOX
19, the Gray Television station in Cincinnati, is looking for a full-time, high-energy Sports Multimedia Journalist to dive into one of America’s most passionate sports towns. From the Bengals, Reds, and FC Cincinnati to the University of Cincinnati, Xavier, and the tri-state’s vibrant high school sports scene – you’ll cover it all. We’re not just about stats and scores – we’re about the people, the passion, and the community impact.

We want the stories behind the runs, hits, and errors. The person will report, write, shoot, and edit compelling sports content for on-air, digital, and social platforms. You’ll develop and execute enterprise stories that go beyond the box score with accuracy, fairness, and flair.

Duties/Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Write, edit, and shoot sports content for on-air & digital platforms.

• Consistently contribute to sports content on the station's social platforms

• Maintain an unequivocal commitment to accuracy, fairness, and ethics

• Meet daily deadlines

Qualifications/Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in communications or related field preferred

• Some experience as a sports multimedia journalist in a television newsroom is preferred

• Exceptional on-camera presence and delivery

• A disciplined individual with the ability to work independently is a must

• Knowledge of ENPS and Edius preferred

• Professional knowledge of broadcast news operations is a plus

• Must have a valid driver's license and pass a motor vehicle records check

If you feel you’re qualified and want to work with a great group of people, go to (Use the "Apply for this Job" box below). , 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 theGray-TV Ulti Pro self-service portal )

WXIX-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 in every location in…