News Photographer Videojournalist

Job Description

News Photographer Videojournalist

About Gray Media:
Today, we are a growing multimedia company headquartered in Atlanta, Georgia. We are the nation's largest owner of top-rated local television stations and digital assets serving 117 full-power television markets that collectively reach approximately 37% of US television households. The portfolio includes 80 markets with the top-rated television station and 100 markets with the first and/or second highest rated television station in average all-day ratings across 116 of such markets that were measured by Nielsen in 2025. We also own the largest Telemundo Affiliate group with 47 markets and Gray Digital Media, a full-service digital agency offering national and local clients digital marketing strategies with the most advanced digital products and services. Our 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 WECT:
For more than 70 years, WECT has been Where News Comes First in Southeastern North Carolina, and we're just getting started.
As the dominant station in the Wilmington market, WECT serves one of the fastest-growing regions on the East Coast. Our coverage area spans New Hanover, Brunswick, Columbus, Pender, and Bladen counties, a stunning coastal stretch along the Cape Fear Region where breaking news, community storytelling, and investigative journalism matter every single day.
We reach our audience wherever they are on-air, online, through our top-rated News & Weather apps, and across leading streaming platforms, making WECT the most accessible and most-watched local news source in the market.
If you're looking to grow your career at a station with the resources, reach, and reputation to make a real impact, WECT is where you want to be.
Job Summary/Description:
WECT is looking for a driven, creative photojournalist/videographer to join our award-winning news team. Whether you're a seasoned shooter or just launching your career, this is your opportunity to make an impact in one of the most dynamic fields in media. This is a full-time, entry-level-friendly position ideal for someone hungry to grow, learn, and build a career in broadcast journalism.
Duties/Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
What You'll Do:
- Capture the story - Gather compelling video, conduct interviews, and collect information in the field
- Edit with purpose - Cut and package content for broadcast, digital, and social platforms
- Go live - Set up and execute live shots that put viewers at the center of breaking news
- Collaborate and lead - Work both independently in the field and as a key contributor to the news team
Qualifications/Requirements:
- Self-motivated with a strong work ethic and a passion for storytelling
- Strong communication skills on the phone, in the field, and in the edit bay
- Ability to thrive under deadline pressure, both solo and as part of a team
- Experience in news or video shooting/editing is a plus, but not required
- Valid driver's license
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)
WECT-TV/Gray Media is a drug-free company

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Jobcode: Reference SBJ-z3nkqn-18-97-14-80-42 in your application.