company_logo

Full Time Job

News Videographer

WEEK

East Peoria, IL 09-07-2023
 
  • Paid
  • Full Time
Job Description
About WEEK:

WEEK-TV is an award-winning station that leads the community in local news coverage and community involvement. It operates a number of TV stations in the Peoria, IL television market including WEEK 25 (NBC), Heart of Illinois ABC, and Peoria-Bloomington's CW.

Job Summary/Description:

WEEK Television, Inc., the NBC and ABC affiliates in Peoria, Illinois, has an immediate opening for a full-time videographer. Candidates should demonstrate strong video skills, and creativity and be proficient at non-linear editing.

The position will require undergoing training and testing to become a licensed drone pilot and operate the station's drone camera. Applicants must have a valid driver's license and a clean driving record. This position requires flexible scheduling, as well.

Duties/Responsibilities include (but are not limited to):
- Shoot and edit video of news events
- Using our news drone for creative video
- Work with reporters shooting, editing video for news stories
- Manage and run live cameras
- Conduct interviews and call to gather basic information
- Care for and manage assigned camera equipment
- Help log interviews and write short stories, as needed
- Assist in identifying potential news story ideas

Qualifications/Requirements:
- Ability to shoot video using professional-grade equipment
- Basic technical knowledge of professional camera equipment
- Familiarity with nonlinear editing systems (experience with Edius is a plus)
- Skilled in lighting for interviews
- Previous newsroom experience preferred
- Ability to work well with others
- Proven ability to manage high stress under tight deadlines

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'', upload your cover letter, resume, and references

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

WEEK-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-g4py1y-13-59-192-254-42 in your application.

Find More Jobs Like This
Company Profile
WEEK

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.