Receptionist/Administrative Assistant - Wwbt

About Gray Media:

Today, we are a growing multimedia company headquartered in Atlanta, Georgia. We are the nation's largest owner of top-rated local television stations and digital assets serving 117 full-power television markets that collectively reach approximately 37% of US television households. The portfolio includes 80 markets with the top-rated television station and 100 markets with the first and/or second highest-rated television station in average all-day ratings across 116 of such markets that were measured by Nielsen in 2025. We also own the largest Telemundo Affiliate group with 46 markets and Gray Digital Media, a full-service digital agency offering national and local clients digital marketing strategies with the most advanced digital products and services. Our 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.

Job Summary/Description:

WWBT Richmond, VA is looking for an engaging, organized professional to manage our front desk and provide support to our Business department. As the first point of contact for viewers, clients, and vendors who call or visit the television station, you will represent the friendly face of "12 On Your Side."

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:

$21.63/hr.

Shift and Schedule:

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

Job Type:

Full-Time

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Duties/Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

Reception & Front Desk:

• Greet and welcome clients, visitors, and vendors warmly into a secure building.
• Coordinate guests who appear live on our news shows
• Answer, screen, and direct incoming phone calls with strong phone etiquette.
• Manage incoming and outgoing mail, packages, and deliveries.
• Keep the reception and lobby areas neat and organized.

Light Accounting & Business Office Duties:

• Assist the Business Office with Accounts Payable and Receivable.
• Review and process invoices
• Credit reference checks.

Administrative Support:

• Monitor and order office and breakroom supplies.
• Help coordinate station staff events and client functions such as business lunch meetings.
• Assist Managers with administrative help as needed.

Qualifications/Requirements:

• Knowledge of PowerPoint, Excel, Microsoft Word, and Outlook.
• Friendly disposition and enjoy helping people.
• Must be dependable and able to manage multiple tasks at once and possess sharp time management and organization skills.
• High school degree required/ college degree is a plus.
• 2 years of relevant experience in an office environment
• Excellent people skills.
• Punctual with strong attendance history.

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)

WWBT-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.