MMJ/ NEWS ANCHOR - WBNG Job at Gray Local Media, Inc in Prairie Village

WBNG-Station-Johnson, NY
560 Columbia Dr
Johnson City, NY 13790, USA

Gray Media, formally known as Gray Television, Inc., is a multimedia company headquartered in Atlanta, Georgia. It is the nation’s largest owner of top‑rated local television stations and digital assets serving 113 markets, collectively reaching approximately 36 percent of U.S. television households. Gray also owns Gray Digital Media, a full‑service digital agency, and additional media properties including video production companies and studio facilities.

Benefits

Comprehensive Medical (Rx), Dental, and Vision Coverage

Health Savings Account with Company contributions

Flexible Spending Account

Employer‑paid life and disability benefits

Paid parental leave benefits

Adoption and Surrogacy Benefits

401(k) Plan, including matching and profit‑sharing contributions

Employee Assistance Program

Voluntary benefits, including Hospital Indemnity, Critical Illness, Accident Insurance, and supplemental life insurance coverage

Paid Time Off, including Relocation PTO

Focus on Caring

$20.00 - $22.00/hr.

Shift and Schedule
Mon. - Fri. (or at Manager's Discretion)

Job Type
Full‑Time

About WBNG
WBNG is the CBS affiliate in Binghamton, NY, also carrying the subchannels of The CW, MeTV, Court TV, Grit, and Outlaw. For over 75 years, WBNG has been a pioneer for new technology and at the pinnacle of breaking news coverage.

Job Summary/Description
Are you a versatile powerhouse who loves being a leader, thrives in a fast‑paced multi‑platform newsroom, and gets genuinely excited about connecting with audiences in every way possible? We’re looking for a Multimedia Journalist/Anchor who can do it ALL for our team in Binghamton, NY. Whether you’re leading a newscast from the desk or digging into a community story in the field, you understand that today’s audience is everywhere on their TVs, phones, and social feeds and you’re ready to meet them there with urgency and authenticity.

Responsibilities

Anchor with authority: Deliver daily newscasts with a presence that makes viewers trust you and feel connected to their community.

Own the story: Find, shoot, and edit compelling stories that matter to Binghamton, bringing a unique perspective to every piece.

Lead in the newsroom: Act as a mentor and guide for the team, setting the pace with spot‑on news judgment and a collaborative spirit.

Drive digital engagement: Own your presence across all platforms—on air, online, and on social—to grow our digital community.

Produce like a pro: Understand the "why" behind every rundown and jump in to help shape newscasts from the inside out.

Connect with the community: Represent the station at local events and build real relationships with the people we serve.

Qualifications

Proven experience as both a reporter and an anchor.

Multi‑platform mindset: Comfortable with high‑end cameras, social media trends, and newsroom technology.

Sharp news judgment and knowledge of what resonates with our audience.

Top‑notch writing skills: Scripts are tight, clear, and conversational, never robotic.

On‑camera confidence and authentic viewer connection.

Scrappiness and urgency: Thrive under deadline pressure and hustle to get stories first.

Technical proficiency: Comfortable with non‑linear editing (Edius/Adobe) and newsroom systems like ENPS.

College degree preferred; at least one year of experience required.

Good driving record required.

Equal Employment Opportunity
Gray Media provides equal employment opportunities 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.

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