Videojournalist / Editor

Job Description

About KCBD:

KCBD NewsChannel 11 is the NBC affiliate in Lubbock, Texas and the dominant #1 station in the market. Our station is committed to excellent journalism and innovation across all platforms, producing and airing more than 50 hours of original local news and weather programming each week on television. Our 24/7 digital platforms also dominate in audience, engagement and content. We invest in the latest news-gathering equipment and superior weather technology. KCBD provides the training, support, tools and opportunities for success in the ever-changing environment of broadcast and digital content.

Job Summary/Description:

KCBD is looking for a talented photojournalist and editor to shoot and edit news stories, conduct interviews and coordinate lives-shots with reporters. The ideal candidate should be knowledgeable with video and editing equipment and have a creative vision for storytelling.

Duties/Responsibilities include (but are not limited to):
- Be a team player
- Ability to quickly edit
- Understanding of news editing guidelines and software
- Operate field camera
- Lighting-- Conducting interviews
- Covering breaking news, general assignments, and feature stories
- Excellent communication skills to relay field information to the newsroom
- Operate live equipment

Qualifications/Requirements:
- Ability to story tell using video, utilizing natural sound and creative editing techniques
- Hands-on experience with editing software
- Able to conduct interviews to get information
- Must be able to lift/carry camera equipment ranging from 20lbs-25lbs.
- Valid driver's license and excellent driving record
- Good decision-making skills and news judgment
- Ability to represent the station professionally in the community and newsroom

Interested applicants may 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 (include demo reel work)

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

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

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

Jobcode: Reference SBJ-gpyxwx-3-236-86-184-42 in your application.