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Videographer / Journalist

Gray Television

Memphis, TN 08-25-2023
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  • Paid
  • Full Time
Job Description

About WMC:

WMC, Action News 5 in Memphis is the NBC affiliate and legacy news station in the highly competitive Memphis, Tennessee Market. Action News 5 is driven by community. We find solutions to problems that impact the people across four states. Through in-depth journalism and local partnerships, we strive to inform, inspire, empower, and support Memphis and the Mid-South.
Our team at WMC, Action News 5 is always pushing the technology envelope. Broadcast and digital media innovation are in our DNA. Our team produces 46.5 hours of local programming on broadcast and more than 100 hours on OTT including nearly 60 NCAA Division I men's and women's sporting events for ESPN Plus.

Job Description/Summary:

A videographer/storyteller position is now available at WMC-TV in Memphis, TN. Here's your chance to capture and tell the stories of the communities we serve and be part of a #1 newsroom.

Duties/Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

We have an immediate opening for a full-time Photojournalist to work with reporters and independently as a member of our news team. We need someone with a creative eye, technical expertise, and a can-do attitude. You'll also need to understand the importance of visual composition, natural sound, and quality lighting. The successful candidate must be able to deliver great video daily in our very competitive market.

Please note - the primary job duties and responsibilities include, but are not limited to the information above.

Qualifications/Requirements:
- Bachelor's degree in journalism/communications with videography and non-linear editing preferred
- Proven experience as a digital video storyteller with strong camera and editing skills.
- Proven team player who wants to win every day.
- Demo reel is required
- Ability to prioritize and address multiple projects with varying production timelines
- Must be energetic, positive and great to work with
- Must be highly motivated self-starter, able to work well alone and as part of a team
- Excellent communication and organizational skills

Interested applicants can go to https://gray.tv/careers#currentopenings, you may type in the job title, station call letters, or click on ''apply now'', we encourage you to 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)

WMC-TV/Gray Television, Inc. is a drug-free company.

Gray Television encourages all new employees to be fully vaccinated against the coronavirus virus prior by the first workday.

Jobcode: Reference SBJ-g31pen-44-192-254-173-42 in your application.

Company Profile
Gray Television

Gray Television supports local community interests by providing quality television broadcasting and exceptional service in each market we serve. Gray owns and/or operates television stations and leading digital properties in 93 television markets including the first or second highest rated television station in 85 markets. We are an unmatched broadcast pioneer that keeps getting bigger and better.