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 45 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.

We understand that life needs balance. That is why we offer our employees and eligible family members a comprehensive benefits package, including:

• 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

Salary/Wage:

$20.00 - $22.00/hr.

Shift and Schedule:

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

Job Type:

Full-Time

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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, their phones, and their social feeds and you're ready to meet them there with urgency and authenticity.

Duties/Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

What You'll Do:
• 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/Requirements:

What You Bring:
• Proven experience: This isn't your first rodeo; you've already shown what you can do as both a reporter and an anchor.
• Multi-platform mindset: You embrace every tool in the modern newsroom toolkit, from high-end cameras to social media trends.
• Sharp news judgment: You know what's important, what's interesting, and exactly what will resonate with our audience.
• Top-notch writing skills: Your scripts are tight, clear, and conversational, never robotic.
• On-camera confidence: You light up the screen and connect authentically with viewers, whether it's a hard news lead or a lighthearted community segment.
• Scrappiness and urgency: You thrive under deadline pressure and aren't afraid to hustle to get the story first and best.
• Technical proficiency: You're comfortable with non-linear editing (Edius/Adobe) and newsroom systems like ENPS.
• A college degree and at least one year of experience are preferred.
• A good driving record is required.

If you feel you're qualified and want to work with a great group of people, go to https://gray.tv/careers#currentopening, you may type in the job title, station call letters, or click on "apply now", upload your resume, cover letter, and references (include demo reel)

(Current employees who are interested in this position can apply through the Gray-TV UltiPro self-service portal)

WBNG-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.