WSLS–TV

WSLS-TV, the Graham Media Group station in Roanoke, VA, has been a cornerstone of the Roanoke community since its establishment in 1952 as the region’s first television station.

Now, we’re looking to reinvent local broadcast news. As part of an incubator program, we’re hiring three RFA Corps Members to develop local news videos each day, mainly delivered on social media to start. We will analyze daily video experiments, discovering the preferences of our target audience: people in their 30s and 40s who care about their community but don’t connect to existing local news brands. What we learn will help transform WSLS—and the industry.

Open Position

Location: Roanoke, VA

Beat: The Daily Explainer: What local issues really mean

Position:

Tax hikes, new development projects, bus routes changes—figuring out how things like this affect you can be baffling. This reporter does the work for residents on local stories like these, uncovering the “why” behind what’s happening, how people are reacting, and what comes next. They have a knack for simplifying some of the more complicated news events, yet they provide unmatched depth.

Position Skills:
- Strong skills with social media management and video production.
- Exceptional storytelling skills with a deep understanding of narrative structure and audience engagement.
- High level of proficiency with video editing software and social media tools.
- A strong creative drive and the ability to work independently as a self-starter.
- Promote teamwork attitude with station employees
- Passion for uncovering untold stories and giving a voice to the unseen and undervalued

Salary and Benefits: (same for each position)
$43,000 to $49,000

- Choice of 3 medical plans, 2 dental coverage plans, 2 vision coverage plans
- Healthcare Spending Account and/or Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account available
- Salary continuation plan that provides employees with a minimum of 2 weeks at full pay for illness or injury
- Automatic enrollment in the Company Contribution Plan, and every month an 8% contribution based on your eligible salary is made on your behalf.
- Eligibility from your first day to participate in the Company 401(k) plan
- 3 weeks of vacation for new employees (prorated based on start date), plus 10 paid holiday and 1 floating holiday per year

This position will be:
On-site at WSLS

Moving Stipend:
Up to $1,500

Skills: TV/Video, Social Media

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