MMJ/REPORTER - WFSB (Rocky Hill)

Gray Television; Rocky Hill (CT); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading multimedia company seeks an experienced MMJ/Reporter for WFSB Channel 3 Eyewitness News in Connecticut. The ideal candidate will excel in live reporting, possess strong journalistic skills, and thrive under the pressures of breaking news, contributing to a dedicated news team in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of experience as a professional journalist.
• Knowledge of Connecticut and New England is a plus.
• Ability to work extended hours, weekends, and holidays.

Responsibilities

• Uncovering news stories and providing live reports.
• Thriving in a fast-paced, breaking news environment.
• Handling multiple tasks simultaneously.

Skills

Strong writing skills

Organizational skills

On-camera presence

Ability to meet deadlines

Education

College degree

Job description

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 theGray-TV UltiPro self-service portal )

WFSB-TV/Gray Media is a drug-free company

Additional Info:

Gray Media 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 Media 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 Media 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 Media encourages all new employees to be fully vaccinated against the coronavirus virus before the first workday.

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