MULTIMEDIA JOURNALIST - WGGB

Salary/Wage
$18.00 - $19.00/hr.

Shift and Schedule
TBD

Job Type
Full-Time

Job Summary/Description
Western Mass News is searching for a hard news, enterprising 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.

Duties/Responsibilities
Report/Shoot at least one story daily
Cover Breaking News when it happens
Take part in daily editorial meetings, pitching stories beyond the headlines
Ability to work independently and as a team
Handle other Special Projects as assigned

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

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

Additional Info
WGGB-TV/Gray Media is a drug‑free company.

Equal Employment Opportunity
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.

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