Nightside Photojournalist

Job Description

Nightside Photojournalist

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 WECT:
WECT News has been Where News Comes First in Southeastern North Carolina for more than 70 years. We're the NBC affiliate in the rapidly growing Wilmington market, serving New Hanover, Brunswick, Columbus, Pender, and Bladen counties that make up the beautiful coastal Cape Fear Region. WECT is the most accessible local news outlet in our market with WECT.com, the WECT News & First Alert Weather apps, and all of our streaming platforms. WECT is the dominant #1 station in the market.
Job Summary/Description:
WECT is looking for a full-time photojournalist to join our news team. This is an entry-level position, perfect for someone looking to gain experience and explore opportunities in the broadcast news industry. You must be self-motivated, have good communication skills, and be able to work both independently and as part of a team. Primary duties include gathering video, interviews, and information, editing for broadcast and digital/social platforms, setting up/ executing live shots, and other duties as assigned.
Duties and responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
- Shoot video and interviews for news stories
- Non-linear editing for broadcast and digital platforms
- Writing for broadcast and digital platforms
- Basic news gathering
- Other duties as assigned
Qualifications/Requirements:
- Associate's or Bachelor's degree in journalism, TV production, or related field- equivalent experience considered
- Non-linear editing experience
- Broadcast and print writing
- Ability to lift up to 35 pounds
- Flexible schedule
- 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

Gray Media encourages all new employees to be fully vaccinated against the coronavirus virus before the first workday.
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Jobcode: Reference SBJ-j666bb-216-73-216-69-42 in your application.