James Walters

James Walters is an experienced media professional currently serving as an Assignment & Planning Editor at WGRZ since November 2022, where responsibilities include managing reporters and photographers to deliver timely news coverage. Prior to this role, James worked as a Grant Writer for Catholic Charities of Buffalo, focusing on research and writing grants to support health and human service needs in Western New York. James has also gained extensive experience in news production at WIVB/WNLO-TV and KRDO-AM/FM/TV, where roles involved presenting news stories, investigating breaking news, and editing material for broadcast. James began the media career as a News Producing Intern at CNY Central, learning the intricacies of news production in an automated environment. Academic qualifications include a Bachelor's Degree in Broadcast & Mass Communications from the State University of New York at Oswego and an Associate's Degree in Radio and Television Production from Suffolk County Community College.