Office Manager - Wggb/Wfsb

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:

$24.00 - $29.00/hr. (Depending on Experience)

Shift and Schedule:

Mon.- Fri. (8:30 am- 5:00 pm)

Job Type:

Full-Time

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About WGGB:

As the trusted voice of the Pioneer Valley, our powerhouse of three major network affiliates (ABC, FOX, CBS) and robust digital presence reaches over half of Western Massachusetts every single day. We lead the region in live local programming, news coverage, and major live sporting events - making us the go-to partner for businesses looking to grow their brand and connect with their customers.

WFSB Channel 3 Eyewitness News is everywhere. We're Connecticut's #1 source for the latest weather, including Connecticut's only LIVE Doppler radar, breaking news, traffic, and all the info you need to make it through your day.

Job Summary/Description:

The Office Manager performs administrative and accounting duties for executive management. This position works with the executive team, department heads, shared services, and corporate human resource teams to ensure proper communication between station team members and Gray Local Media.

Duties/Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Work with the shared services department for the successful application of sound accounting practices at the local station level.
• Team with sales departments for WGGB/WFSB Hartford, CT, and shared services accounting regarding customer invoicing and accounts receivable functions.
• Liaison between corporate HR, Benefits, and Payroll departments to ensure smooth implementation of benefit and compensation plans.
• Perform new hire orientations and offboarding employees.
• Maintain stations' FCC files and ensure compliance with all reporting
• Coordinate the station's recruiting and EEO efforts.
• Team with department heads and supervisors regarding employee performance policies and procedures
• Research and staff employment fairs and networking opportunities
• Effectively communicate with all employees, as well as outside clients and vendors.
• Other duties as assigned by the General Manager

Qualifications:

• 3-5 Years of administrative experience
• Basic knowledge of accounting concepts and principles
• High School Diploma required, 4-year college degree preferred
• High level of organization and prioritizing skills
• Strong interpersonal skills within all levels of the organization
• Experience in benefits and human resource policy implementation
• Extensive experience in Microsoft Office
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, multi-tasking, team-oriented environment
• Ability to meet deadlines
• Capable of maintaining highly confidential information in all aspects of the position
• Strong written skills and ability to write accurately under constant deadline pressure
• Initiative and ability to self-start/motivate, learn, and react quickly

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

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

WGGB-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.