#17888738
10/21/2022
Springfield
MA
Reporters and Correspondents

Description

Multimedia Journalist/Reporter

About Gray Television:
Gray Television 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 WGGB:
Named 2021 Station of the year by the Massachusetts Broadcasters Association, Western Mass News is a licensed television station in Springfield, Massachusetts, and serves the Pioneer Valley. The networks of Western Mass News include ABC 40, Fox 6 and CBS 3. WGGB (Western Mass News) is located in Springfield, MA and has the ABC, CBS and FOX affiliates. Our three major networks and digital platform speak daily to over half of Western Mass and the area businesses. We have Western Mass’s most live programming, from the Oscars to all the major live sporting events.

Job Summary/Description:
WGGB is looking for a Multimedia Journalist. A MMJ researches, develops and covers news reports in the field which are informative, interesting and compelling while remaining consistent with the station’s brand and editorial philosophy. In addition, the candidate develops and presents content that represents the station and its brand image and serves as a vehicle to increase customer viewership and attract advertising customers. The candidate covers news in the field, writes stories and edits and/or rewrites copy when needed.

Duties/Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
– Report/Shoot at least one story daily
– Cover Breaking News when it happens
– Take part in daily editorial meetings, pitching stories beyond the headlines
– Ability to work independently and as a team

Qualifications/Requirements:
– College degree and some professional experience preferred
– Knowledge of Western Massachusetts and New England is also a plus
– Energetic self-starter
– Strong writing and organizational skills
– Enjoy a fast paced environment
– Ability to meet deadlines, prioritize assignments and handle multiple tasks simultaneously

If you feel you?re qualified and want to work with a great group of people go to https://gray.tv/careers#currentopening, you may type in the job title, station call letters, or click on “apply now”, upload your resume and references

Additional Info:
Gray Television 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 Television 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 Television 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

As a condition of employment, Gray Television will require that newly hired employees, whether part-time or full-time, be fully vaccinated against the coronavirus by the first workday to the extent permitted by applicable law unless you qualify for a medical or religious accommodation.