News Photographer/ Editor

Job Description

News Photographer/ Editor

About Gray Media:
Gray Media, or Gray, is a multimedia company headquartered in Atlanta, Georgia, formally known as Gray Television, Inc. The company is the nation's largest owner of top-rated local television stations and digital assets serving 113 television markets that collectively reach approximately 36 percent of US television households. The portfolio includes 77 markets with the top-rated television station and 100 markets with the first and/or second-highest-rated television station, as well as the largest Telemundo Affiliate group with 43 markets totaling nearly 1.5 million Hispanic TV Households. The company also owns Gray Digital Media, a full-service digital agency offering national and local clients digital marketing strategies with the most advanced digital products and services. Gray's 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.
About WAVE:
WAVE is the first television station to sign on in Kentucky and Southern Indiana and has a rich history of being the area's most trusted source for local news, weather, and sports. WAVE is the official television station for the Kentucky Derby and is known across the country for its award-winning journalism and breakthrough investigations. As part of the Gray Media family, WAVE is on the leading edge of innovation, constantly investing in the tools and technology to best serve our audiences on all screens with original and local multi-platform content. WAVE is in the heart of downtown Louisville, where technology, filmmaking, tourism, sports, education, health, and music make Louisville one of the most industry-diverse metro areas in the nation.
Job Summary/Description:
WAVE is looking for a talented videographer and editor to join our award-winning news team. We're looking for someone with high energy and a positive attitude who has experience shooting and editing news stories, conducting interviews, and coordinating live shots with reporters. The ideal candidate should be knowledgeable with video and editing equipment and have a creative vision for storytelling.
Duties/Responsibilities will include (but not be limited to):
- Responsible for shooting and editing video and sound for all WAVE multimedia platforms
- Must display competence in videography and video editing
- Must be capable of gathering news as part of a team or on your own
- Responsible for maintaining assigned gear, operating ENG trucks, and bonded cellular live devices (Live U)
- Driving a company vehicle and any other duties as assigned
Qualifications/Requirements:
- 1-2 years of experience as a television editor/photographer
- Drone certification a plus
- Responsible for maintaining assigned gear, operating ENG trucks, and bonded cellular live devices (Live U)
- Driving a company vehicle and any other duties as assigned
- Flexible work hours required, must be willing and able to work a variety of shifts, including but not limited to: mornings, afternoons, evenings, late nights, holidays, weekends, and possible overtime hours
- Must be willing to work in Louisville, KY
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)
WAVE-TV/Gray Media is a drug-free company

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Jobcode: Reference SBJ-5b9z33-216-73-216-127-42 in your application.