Assignment Desk / Videographer

Job Description

Assignment Desk / Videographer - WVLT

About Gray Media:

Gray Media is a leading media company that owns and operates high-quality stations in 113 television markets that collectively reach 36 percent of US television households.

We constantly strive for excellence. Through upgrading to the latest technology and seeking new ways to stay on top in our markets, we focus on training and development of the best and brightest employees in the business.

About WVLT:

At the doorstep of the Smoky Mountains and on the banks of the Tennessee River, Knoxville is home to the competitive 60th largest television market in the country. In addition to being home to the University of Tennessee's flagship campus, Knoxville sports a walkable downtown, a sophisticated mix of culture and cuisine, a diverse and robust employment sector, advanced medical care, and amenities found in big cities yet in a city that retains a small-town feel.

Job Summary/Description:

This position will stay focused on breaking news and understand what an accountability story looks like in all its forms. This key newsroom role also excels at communication, collaboration, and creativity to make things happen from the desk to the newsroom.

Duties/Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
* Daily assignment planning and assist with long-term planning (including big event coverage) Assign news crews
* Closely monitor police scanners
* Make phone calls to get information to advance daily news stories
* Tactfully motivate news personnel for the best utilization of their individual talents
* Ability to calmly assign multiple news crews in breaking news situations
* Track local court proceedings and work with other local TV stations on pool coverage
* Work with news managers daily to win the day

Qualifications/Requirements:
* Detail-driven editor who is organized and can develop a logistics plan every day
* Experienced journalist with previous local newsroom experience
* College degree preferred
* Experience producing TV/digital stories, reporting, and local news videography is preferred

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)

WLTV-TV/Gray Media, Inc. is a drug-free company

Gray Media encourages all new employees to be fully vaccinated against the coronavirus virus before the first workday.

Jobcode: Reference SBJ-rjk9kw-18-97-14-87-42 in your application.