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Capital Bureau Photographer

WGEM

Quincy, IL 07-27-2023
 
  • Paid
  • Full Time
Job Description
Capital Bureau Photographer - WGEM

About WGEM:

Known for journalistic excellence, WGEM News has won National Edward R. Murrow Awards, multiple Regional Edward R. Murrow Awards, and Regional Emmy® Awards, and is the recipient of dozens of state broadcasters' association awards in Illinois, Iowa, and Missouri each year.

WGEM-TV is a dominant NBC affiliate, serving west central Illinois, northeast Missouri, and southeast Iowa. As the Tri-States' #1 source for news, information, and entertainment programming, we strive to inform and inspire. WGEM has an unwavering commitment to providing great journalism across multiple platforms. In addition to NBC, WGEM also broadcasts FOX, CW, ME-TV, and local radio stations. WGEM operates the Illinois State Capitol Bureau out of Springfield, Illinois.

Job Summary/Description:

WGEM-TV seeks an experienced videographer stationed in our Springfield Illinois Capitol Bureau office. We need an aggressive competitor able to shoot and edit state government daily assignments, upload material to our other Gray-TV affiliates, and operate live shots. You will either collaborate with a Capitol Bureau Chief and at times work solo in providing Illinois state politics content for six Illinois Gray-TV stations.

We're looking for a self-starter, who doesn't just follow the pack but finds the unique images to tell good stories. We want someone who can look outside the meeting and can advise the Bureau Chief on compelling videos beyond the Capitol to make a routine story captivating.

Please note
- the primary job responsibilities include, but are not limited to the duties listed above

Qualifications/Requirements:
• ️ Strong analytical and problem-solving skills are needed, and writing skills are a plus. Qualified candidates please apply online and attach your resume, cover letter, and links to your work.

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)

WGEM-TV/Gray Televisionp, Inc. is a drug-free company

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

Jobcode: Reference SBJ-gw5z2p-3-17-139-45-42 in your application.

Company Profile
WGEM

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.