What are the responsibilities and job description for the NEWS ANCHOR/ MMJ - WGGB position at Gray Television?
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:
Winner of the Gray Television 2023 Station Of The Year Award, 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 (WGGB), Fox 6 (EGGB), and CBS 3 (WSHM). We have Western Mass's most live programming, from the Oscars to all the major live sporting events.
Job Summary/Description:
Western Mass News is searching for a hard news, enterprising Anchor/Multimedia Journalist to join our award-winning team. We are looking for a journalist who excels at uncovering, not just covering, news. The ideal candidate must thrive in a fast-paced, breaking news-first environment. This position will serve as co-anchor of our Weekday AM newscasts and help spearhead our in-depth reporting stories.
Duties/Responsibilities include (but not limited to):
- Co-anchor our Weekday AM newscasts
- Fill-in anchor for our Weekday Noon newscasts
- One of our station's in-depth reporters, responsible for a minimum of one in-depth story per week
- Candidate works with Executive Producer to enterprise in-depth stories from start to finish, setting up interviews, writing, and presenting story
- Cover Breaking News in the field when called upon
- Able to work independently and as a team
Qualifications/Requirements:
- A 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#currentopenings, you may type in the job title, station call letters, or click on "apply now", upload your resume, cover letter, and references (include demo reel)
(Current employees who are interested in this position can apply through the Gray-TV UltiPro self-service portal)
WGGB-TV/Gray Television, Inc. is a drug-free company
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.
Gray Television encourages all new employees to fully vaccinate against the coronavirus before the first workday.
