Meteorologist
WGGB
Springfield, MO
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Full Time Job
Reporter / Anchor
WGGB
Springfield, MO
02-08-2025
- Paid
- Full Time
Job Description
Reporter / Anchor - WGGBAbout Gray Media:
Gray Media 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:
2024 Massachusetts Broadcaster's Association Station of the Year Merit, 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. Our three major networks and digital platforms speak daily to over half of Western Mass and the area businesses. We have Western Mass's most live programming, including all the major live sporting events.
Job Summary/Description:
Western Mass News is searching for a hard news, enterprising Anchor/Reporter 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 evening newscasts, as well as anchor of our nightside newscasts. The person will also help spearhead our in-depth reporting stories.
Duties/Responsibilities include (but not limited to):
- Co-anchor our Weekday evening newscasts
- Anchor our Weekday nightside newscasts
- 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:
- 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
- Clean driving record
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)
WGGB -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.
Jobcode: Reference SBJ-d261k6-3-21-164-22-42 in your application.
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WGGB
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.
