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As of Jun 29, 2026, the average hourly pay for game journalism in the United States is $20.94, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $14.18 and $23.80 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is the difference between Game Journalism vs Game Content Creator?

AspectGame JournalismGame Content Creator
Primary FocusReporting, reviewing, and analyzing video games for media outletsCreating gameplay videos, streams, and entertainment content related to games
Required SkillsWriting, critical analysis, communication, industry knowledgeVideo production, editing, entertainment, community engagement
Work EnvironmentMedia outlets, online platforms, freelance opportunitiesStreaming platforms, social media, personal channels
CredentialsJournalism background, writing samples, industry knowledgeVideo editing skills, content creation experience, social media savvy

Game Journalism involves reporting and analyzing games for media outlets, focusing on reviews and industry insights. Game Content Creators produce gameplay videos and streams for entertainment and community engagement. While both roles require familiarity with gaming and online platforms, Game Journalism emphasizes reporting skills, whereas Game Content Creators focus on entertainment and audience interaction.

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SPORTS MULTIMEDIA JOURNALIST - WSMV

SPORTS MULTIMEDIA JOURNALIST - WSMV

GRAY TELEVISION

Nashville, TN

Full-time

Posted 8 days ago

Key responsibilities

  • Shoot and edit sports highlights and stories.

  • Cover sporting events and stories, as assigned.

  • Develop human-interest sports stories that appeal to a wide audience.

Gray Television rating

7.1

Company rating: 7.1 out of 10

Based on 65 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

39th of 65 rated media

Job description

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 WSMV:

WSMV-TV is an NBC-affiliated television station and is proud to be part of the Gray TV family. WSMV-TV is located in Nashville, TN, and serves Music City and its surrounding communities. We have an outstanding team and culture!

Job Summary/Description:

WSMV4 in Nashville is growing its sports team. We are looking for a multimedia journalist to join a team that covers the Titans, Predators, and all local teams and is passionate about character-driven sports journalism. The ideal candidate must also be skilled at shooting video of NFL and college football.

Duties/Responsibilities include, but are not limited to: 

- Shoot and edit sports highlights and stories
- Cover sporting events and stories, as assigned
- Develop human-interest sports stories that appeal to a wide audience
- Adjust hours, as needed, to cover sporting events and appear in sports programming
- Connect with audiences on digital and social platforms

Qualifications/Requirements:

- At least two years of experience as a sports television journalist
- Ability to shoot football games, NFL, college, and high school, and edit highlights
- Track record of developing original sports content
- Strong writing and on-air communication skills
- Effective use of social media
- Four-year college degree
- Clean driving record

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)

WSMV-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 which 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 the ability of Gray’s employees to perform their job duties may result in discipline up to and including discharge.

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