SPORTS REPORTER/MMJ - WAGM

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 WAGM:

WAGM is a CBS and FOX affiliate, with the #1 rated 6PM News in the Nation! Bordering Canada to the north, east and west. We serve Aroostook County, an area larger than the state of Rhode Island and Connecticut combined. Here it is known simply as “The County”. Enjoy the way life should be, here in the County. With its natural beauty; all four seasons offer new opportunities, from water sports on our numerous lakes, hiking and camping in Aroostook State Park, skiing Big Rock Mountain, or ATVing and snowmobiling our 2300 miles of groomed trails.

Job Summary/Description:

The Sports Reporter/MMJ’s primary responsibilities include writing, reporting, shooting, editing and doing live shots for both broadcast and our digital platforms. This position requires solid reporting on all types of daily stories with an emphasis on sports with accuracy and quality. The position also requires the ability to cover breaking news. The position also is the back anchor for the late news shows.

Duties/Responsibilities will include (but not be limited to):

• Shift - 3pm to 11pm.
• Provide sports and news content for the 5:30pm, 6pm and 10 pm newscasts.
• Shoot and edit packages and game videos be used on the daily sportscasts.
• Anchor Sports for the late shows.
• Produce and anchor Sports Desk.
• Anchor the 5:30pm and 6pm sportscast when Rene is on vacation.
• Post stories to the web and contribute web content.
• If not needed in sports on slow days help news in any way possible.
• Look for live shots for the 6pm sportscast.
• Filling any gaps/holes you see in the newsroom.
• Responding to any breaking news.
• Helping people if they need it.
• Searching for future stories.
• Sending an email at the end of the day to News Director and Assistant News Director listing what you accomplished that day.
• All other duties assigned by management.

Qualifications/Requirements:

• College degree in journalism or related field preferred.
• Position requires a clean driving record and a valid driver’s license.
• The ability to carry 30 to 50 pounds of equipment.
• Professional appearance a must
• A general knowledge of the use of television news cameras (P2, Sony, etc.)
• A general knowledge of newscast production systems (ENPS, iNews, etc.)

Interested applicants may 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)

WAGM-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 be fully vaccinated against the coronavirus virus prior by the first workday.