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WGGB Channel 40 News Anchor - MMJ - WGGB in Springfield, Massachusetts

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 WGGB: Winner of the Gray Television 2023 Station Of The Year Award, 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 (WGGB), Fox 6 (EGGB), and CBS 3 (WSHM). We have Western Mass\'s most live programming, from the Oscars to all the major live sporting events. Job Summary/Description: Western Mass News is searching for a hard news, enterprising Anchor/Multimedia Journalist 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 AM newscasts and help spearhead our in-depth reporting stories. Duties/Responsibilities include (but not limited to): - Co-anchor our Weekday AM newscasts - Fill-in anchor for our Weekday Noon newscasts - One of our station\'s in-depth reporters, responsible for a minimum of one in-depth story per week - 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: - A 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

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