Chief Videojournalist

Job Description

About Gray Media:

Gray Media is a leading media company that owns and operates high-quality stations in 113 television markets that collectively reach 36 percent of US television households.

We constantly strive for excellence. Through upgrading to the latest technology and seeking new ways to stay on top in our markets, we focus on training and development of the best and brightest employees in the business.

About KOLD:

13 News is a Gray Television station and the CBS affiliate in Tucson, Arizona. 70 years strong! We are the best local television station in Southern Arizona and the #1 digital platform. We are committed to the highest standards of excellence in our local news, entertainment, information, and public service programming. We produce 62 hours of live, televised newscasts per week between KOLD and our shared services partner, KMSB Fox 11. If you've never been to Tucson, let us tell you all the things you'll love: Plentiful sunshine, natural beauty, diverse culture, active lifestyles, great food, hundreds of miles of hiking trails, breathtaking views, unforgettable sunsets, challenging biking trails, community events, accessible natural locations for all ages… it would have been quicker for us to just say you'll love it all.

Job Summary/Description:

Southern Arizona's most-watched station, KOLD/KMSB, is looking for an experienced chief videojournalist. If you want to lead a talented team and help us learn and grow every day, here's your chance to work with a creative and innovative team eager to improve! This is a working chief position, so you will manage people and equipment as well as spend time in the field. In addition to shooting and editing news stories, our chief will manage our gear, recruit and train new photojournalists, provide feedback to the videography team, and perform other operational duties as assigned. The ideal candidate will have a positive attitude, a desire to develop the visual storytelling staff, a record of producing award-winning content and teams, and be energized by a fast-paced news environment.

Duties/Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
• Supervise, and train photojournalist staff
• Maintain all photography gear, broadband/bonded cellular live devices (LiveU or similar)
• Communicate and coordinate with the engineering department for gear and vehicle maintenance, repair, insurance certification, etc.
• Shoot and edit video and sound for broadcast and publication on all the station's multimedia platforms
• Meet tight deadlines and work well under pressure
• Practice journalistic and ethical integrity
• Gather news independently or as part of a team
• Be at work during big breaking news, weather coverage, and special events
• Drive a company vehicle and/or operate the station's broadcasting trucks
• Post content on the station's digital platforms and edit digital video
• Travel as assigned for news coverage

Qualifications/Requirements:
• Bachelor's degree in journalism and/or communications, or related field, or equivalent professional experience
• 5+ years' experience as a videographer and video editor (previous experience as a chief photographer preferred)
• Proven experience as a digital video storyteller with strong camera and editing skills
• Experience with Edius and field gear preferred
• Demo reel
• Organizational skills for completing multiple projects with varying production timelines
• Excellent communication skills
• Willingness and flexibility to work a variety of shifts including but not limited to mornings, afternoons, late nights, holidays, and weekends
• Ability to stand, sit, lift/carry up to 50 lbs., and work in all outdoor elements as assigned
• Valid driver's license, good driving record
• Have or be willing to work to obtain a drone pilot's license and coach/train the rest of the team to do so as well

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)

KOLD-TV/Gray Media is a drug-free company

Gray Media encourages all new employees to be fully vaccinated against the coronavirus virus before the first workday.

Jobcode: Reference SBJ-rj3p7b-35-171-164-77-42 in your application.