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WGGB
Full Time
Springfield, MA
Offered by WGGB-TV/Gray Media
Western Mass News, Springfield’s most-watched and award-winning television and digital platform, is looking for a driven, creative, and relationship-focused Media Executive to join our top-tier local media sales team
Duties/Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
What You’ll Do:
• Develop and implement a strategic sales plan to achieve monthly, quarterly, and annual revenue goals.
• Identify, engage, and secure new local business opportunities through impactful advertising solutions across broadcast and digital platforms.
• Build, retain, and grow key client relationships by demonstrating ROI and campaign success through data-driven reporting.
• Create and deliver compelling sales presentations, proposals, and marketing plans customized to each client’s objectives.
• Work independently and collaboratively to manage a robust sales pipeline and forecast revenue accurately using CRM tools.
• Consult with clients to understand their business needs and offer multi-platform advertising packages, including TV, digital, social media, and more.
• Coordinate with internal teams to ensure timely and accurate execution of campaigns and post-sale servicing.
Qualifications/Requirements:
What We’re Looking For:
• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent work experience preferred.
• Minimum 2–5 years of outside sales experience, preferably in media or digital advertising.
• Strong prospecting and closing skills, with a self-starter mentality.
• Excellent communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills.
• Comfortable with fast-paced, performance-driven environments.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite. Experience with Wide Orbit and CRM systems (Matrix) is a plus.
• Strong organizational skills and a customer-first approach.
Why Western Mass News?
• Be part of a winning team in a supportive, creative, and collaborative culture.
• Competitive base salary + commission + performance bonuses – you control your income.
• Represent a trusted, community-focused brand with unmatched market reach and credibility.
• Access ongoing training and tools to grow professionally and succeed.
WFSB
Full Time
Rocky Hill, CT
Offered by WFSB-TV/Gray Media
WFSB is looking for a Multimedia Sales Manager to work with a team of local Media Executives to achieve sales revenue goals and build/maintain client relationships. The candidate must be a competitive and creative leader with the ability to create a winning culture. Digital Sales and Traditional Media experience required.
We are looking for a Multimedia Local Sales Manager who will work with our local sales team to achieve sales revenue goals as well as build and maintain client relationships utilizing our multi-platform advertising solutions. The Multimedia Local Sales Manager will lead, coach, and mentor a strong local sales team and help local and regional businesses grow with digital and broadcast strategies.
Duties/Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
* Collaborate with the management team to accomplish station objectives
* Motivate the local sales team so that digital and broadcast revenue goals are achieved
* Manage, direct, and train to maximize the performance of the local sales executives and assistants
* Effectively recruit and hire
* Ability to negotiate ratings, rates, and budgets
* Develop new business for the station, utilizing and maximizing all station platforms, including but not limited to broadcast, digital, mobile, and sponsorships
* Maintain professional working relationships with our clients
* Interface with operational systems such as Wide Orbit, Matrix, Research Analytics, etc.
* Oversee accounts receivable and credit policies
* Assist in the development of pricing and packaging to fulfill the needs of both client and station
* Assist in the management of inventory
* Accurately forecast sales revenue for your team
Qualifications/Requirements:
– Minimum 3-5 years of experience in Digital and Broadcast Advertising Sales
– Minimum 3 years of Sales Management
– A proven leader with the ability to work independently, think ahead, and put into place action items that need to be accomplished
– Promote a positive, result-oriented culture that is passionate about the media landscape and helping local Media Executives and Clients be successful
– Proven ability to multitask in a fast-paced environment
– Excellent verbal and written communication and presentation skills
– Strong organizational, written, and presentation skills
– Competitive, energetic, and a self-starter
– Ability to meet deadlines, prioritize assignments, and handle multiple tasks simultaneously.
– Must possess a valid driver’s license with a good driving record, MVR check required at hire, and monitored continuously
WFSB-TV
Full Time
Hartford, CT
Ready to redefine local news in Connecticut? Do you have a knack for not just reporting stories, but truly uncovering them—the kind that grab attention, spark conversations, and genuinely impact the community? WFSB, a Gray Media station, is searching for a Multi-Media Journalist who's hungry to break exclusive content and bring compelling narratives to life across every platform. This isn't just about covering events; it's about being the voice that connects, informs, and captivates our audience, wherever they are.
Duties/Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
What You'll Do
• Uncover exclusive stories: Go beyond the press releases to find and develop impactful, character-driven narratives that our community needs to hear (and that only you can tell!).
• Command the screen: Own your live shots with an active, engaging presence that makes viewers stop scrolling and truly connect with the story unfolding.
• Craft compelling content: Shoot, write, and edit dynamic video packages that translate seamlessly across broadcast, digital, and social channels, ensuring maximum reach and impact.
• Be a digital storyteller: Innovate with your storytelling approach for web and social media, leveraging every tool to engage our audience in real-time conversations.
• Collaborate like a pro: Work hand-in-hand with producers, photographers, and other team members to create cohesive, high-quality news coverage under tight deadlines.
• Connect with the community: Build authentic relationships with sources and residents, becoming a trusted voice that reflects the diverse heartbeat of Connecticut.
Qualifications/Requirements:
What You Bring:
• 2+ years of local news experience: You've been in the trenches, you know the rhythm, and you're ready to take your storytelling to the next level.
• Digital-first DNA: You naturally think beyond traditional broadcast, creating content that thrives on social media, web, and streaming platforms.
• Video wizardry: You're adept at shooting and editing video, transforming raw footage into polished, engaging news segments.
• Character-driven storytelling: You have a proven ability to identify strong central characters and weave their stories into compelling narratives.
• Deadline dexterity: You thrive under pressure, consistently delivering accurate, high-quality content even when time is of the essence.
• Team player mindset: You're a collaborative spirit who loves working with others to achieve shared goals and elevate the entire newsroom.
• Unwavering curiosity: You have an insatiable drive to dig deeper, ask the tough questions, and uncover the truth.
• College degree preferred: A solid educational foundation in journalism or a related field will set you up for success.
WFFF-TV (FOX44) and WVNY-TV (ABC22
Full -time
Colchester, Vermont,
WFFF-TV (FOX44) and WVNY-TV (ABC22) in Colchester, Vermont, have an immediate opening for a Photographer/Director.
The Photographer will be responsible for executing live shots during our morning newscasts using microwave, satellite, or TVU technology. The candidate will often work alone to gather news content, as well as shoot alongside a reporter on a regular basis. The Photographer should be proficient in shot composition and lighting, and digital editing. We shoot on both Panasonic and JVC cameras.
This position will also be trained to direct newscasts, coordinating the efforts of all technical operators during newscasts and other live and recorded productions. We have an upgraded Ignite production system.
Duties & Responsibilities:
- Communicates and executes all technical aspects of live production with technical staff, including the Producer, Technical Director, Audio Operator, Studio, and Engineering
- Shoots video for news reports
- Sets up, composes, and executes video shots
- Maintains video equipment
- Edits for newscasts using Bit Central Create and Adobe Premiere Software.
- On occasion, will operate live satellite truck in remote situations. Observes pictures through monitors and uses robotic cameras to adjust composition.
- Acts as a liaison between engineering and production departments
- Works with the news producers to deliver a clean and high energy newscast. Switches video sources during live broadcasts
- Tests equipment to ensure proper operation.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
Requirements & Skills:
- Associate or bachelor's degree in related field. Work experience could be used for education requirements.
- Proficiency with broadcast control equipment
- Excellent communication skills, both oral and written
- Familiarity with news operations, production, or videography. Proficiency with broadcast control equipment is preferred but not required.
- Proficiency with video cameras and equipment
- Ability to meet deadlines, prioritize assignments and handle multiple tasks simultaneously.
WFSB-TV /Gray Media
Full time
Rocky Hill CT
WFSB is looking for a driven, self-starting Digital News Content Creator to join our newsroom team. This is primarily a field-based, short-form video role, but make no mistake, we are looking for a journalist first. We want someone who lives and breathes TikTok, Reels, and YouTube Shorts and brings the same editorial standards and storytelling instincts to digital that we expect in our broadcast newsroom.
The right candidate doesn't wait to be told what to do; they're already out the door, camera in hand, chasing the story. Creativity and innovation are essential to this role. We want someone who is constantly thinking of new ways to tell local stories, experiment with formats, and push our digital presence forward.
The core of this job is developing, shooting, and publishing multiple vertical short-form videos every day, finding viral-worthy local stories, getting out in the field to shoot them, and turning them around quickly for our digital audiences. The ideal candidate can act independently on news tips, confirm information with officials, craft engaging headlines and posts, and support breaking news coverage across platforms. This position will also fill in on weekends, nights, and holidays as needed.
Duties/Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
What You'll Primarily Do:
• Develop story ideas with viral and social media potential, you pitch, you produce, you publish
• Go out in the field and shoot vertical video optimized for TikTok, Instagram Reels, and YouTube Shorts
• Produce and post multiple short-form videos throughout the day, every day
• Apply strong journalistic standards, verify facts, confirm information with officials, and report with accuracy and integrity
• Bring creativity and innovation to every story, experiment with formats, styles, and approaches to digital storytelling
• Identify trending topics and local stories that resonate with digital audiences
• Act independently on news tips and confirm information with officials
• Craft engaging headlines, captions, and posts that drive views and engagement
• Support breaking news coverage across all platforms
• Fill in on weekends, nights, and holidays as needed
Additional Responsibilities:
• Plan and edit video as assigned for WFSB's various digital platforms
• Create custom social media graphics for WFSB's various digital platforms
• Cut video from TV newscasts for use in articles on WFSB.com & YouTube
• Monitor WFSB programming for compelling video that can be featured on our digital platforms
• Communicate and collaborate as part of a team in the newsroom
• Post content to social media
Qualifications/Requirements:
Requirements:
• A journalist at heart, strong news judgment, editorial integrity, and a commitment to accuracy
• Proven ability to shoot and edit vertical video for TikTok, Instagram Reels, and YouTube Shorts
• A self-starter mentality, you identify stories, go get them, and post without being asked
• Creative and innovative thinker who is always looking for fresh ways to tell stories and engage audiences
• High daily output mindset, comfortable producing several short-form videos per day
• Knowledge of nonlinear video editing and graphic design specifically for social media platforms
• Proficiency with platforms including TikTok, YouTube, Facebook, and Instagram
• Ability to edit news stories in various formats for various digital platforms
• Strong communication and teamwork skills in a fast-paced newsroom environment
• Ability to work independently, verify information, and make sound editorial decisions
• Flexibility to work nights, weekends, and holidays as needed
WGGB
Ful Time
Springfield, MA
Offered by WGGB-TV/Gray Media
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 our Weekend morning anchor, as well as be at the forefront of our expanding Digital content.
Duties/Responsibilities include (but are not limited to):
– 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
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