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Multimedia Journalist

Gray Television

Springfield, MO 10-11-2022
 
  • Paid
  • Full Time
Job Description
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

#GrayMMJ #LI-CW1

Jobcode: Reference SBJ-r703bp-18-217-220-114-42 in your application.

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Gray Television supports local community interests by providing quality television broadcasting and exceptional service in each market we serve. Gray owns and/or operates television stations and leading digital properties in 93 television markets including the first or second highest rated television station in 85 markets. We are an unmatched broadcast pioneer that keeps getting bigger and better.