Mmj/ News Reporter

Job Description

Mmj/ News Reporter

MMJ/ NEWS REPORTER - WFSB (Rocky Hill)
About Gray Media:
Gray Media, or Gray, is a multimedia company headquartered in Atlanta, Georgia, formally known as Gray Television, Inc. The company is the nation's largest owner of top-rated local television stations and digital assets serving 113 television markets that collectively reach approximately 36 percent of US television households. The portfolio includes 77 markets with the top-rated television station and 100 markets with the first and/or second-highest-rated television station, as well as the largest Telemundo Affiliate group with 43 markets totaling nearly 1.5 million Hispanic TV Households. The company also owns Gray Digital Media, a full-service digital agency offering national and local clients digital marketing strategies with the most advanced digital products and services. Gray's 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 WFSB:
WFSB Channel 3 Eyewitness News is everywhere. We're Connecticut's #1 source for the latest weather, including Connecticut's only LIVE Doppler radar, breaking news, traffic, and all the info you need to make it through your day.
Job Summary/Description:
WFSB is looking for an experienced MMJ/Reporter to join the award-winning Eyewitness News team. The successful candidate will excel at uncovering, not just covering, news. WFSB is looking for a team player who thrives in a fast-paced, breaking news-first environment. Excellent live reporting skills are a must.
Please note - the primary job responsibilities include, but are not limited to, the duties listed above
Qualifications/Requirements:
- 2+ years of experience as a professional journalist.
- College degree preferred.
- Knowledge of Connecticut and New England is also a plus
- Competitive, energetic, and a self-starter
- Strong writing and organizational skills
- Enjoy a fast-paced environment
- Excellent on-camera presence for both live and pre-recorded shots
- Ability to meet deadlines, prioritize assignments, and handle multiple tasks simultaneously
- Ability to work extended hours, weekends, holidays, and overnights for breaking news and specialized coverage, including severe weather.
- Motivations Preferred: - Self-Starter: Inspired to perform without outside help
- Licenses & Certifications Required: - Driver's License
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)
WFSB-TV/Gray Media is a drug-free company

Gray Media encourages all new employees to be fully vaccinated against the coronavirus virus before the first workday.
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Jobcode: Reference SBJ-ne6y25-18-97-14-88-42 in your application.