Special Projects Photojournalist/Editor - Wanf
Special Projects Photojournalist/Editor - Wanf
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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 nations 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. Grays 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 WANF:
Atlanta News First has served Atlanta communities for more than 50 years with local news weather sports and entertainment. WANF WPCH (CW) and PSN (Peachtree Sports Network) are owned by Gray Television headquartered in Atlanta Georgia. Would you like to work in the #6 market in a city with a thriving economy and a vibrant culture WANF and WPCH provide the community with award-winning local news coverage dedicated community service and effective marketing solutions for area businesses. Come to Atlanta for the opportunity. The energy. The chance to dream where theres space to contribute. Where creatives universities entrepreneurs and the worlds biggest brands intersect. Atlanta has a unique culture all its own with a young population a bustling city center packed with urban parks and amenities and famously walkable neighborhoods.
Job Summary/Description:
Atlanta News First is seeking a highly skilled and visually driven Special Projects Photojournalist/Editor to join our award-winning team. Youll help craft highly produced visually engaging special projects that highlight our connection to the community. From daily deep dives to long-form specials youll work side-by-side with our reporters and producers to shoot shape and elevate storytelling that makes a difference. Were looking for someone with a creative eye and relentless attention to detailsomeone who understands how to capture raw emotion build visual sequences and edit with purpose and precision.
Duties/Responsibilities include but are not limited to:
- Execute multi-camera shoots and cinematic lighting with a focus on clean audio and strong composition
- Shoot and edit high-quality video and interviews
- Edit in both quick-turn and long-form formats building sequences that are cohesive compelling and visually dynamic
- Collaborate closely with special projects reporters and producers to shape a visual narrative and support impactful storytelling
- Use creative camera techniques drone footage and thoughtful b-roll to enhance pacing and emotional depth
- Organize and manage media maintain gear and stay on top of post-production workflows
- Help develop innovative visuals for special projects tied to community initiatives and station campaigns
Qualifications/Requirements:
- Degree in journalism or related field preferred
- Minimum 5 years of experience shooting and editing in a newsroom or documentary-style setting
- Medium/ large market experience preferred
- Strong storytelling instincts and an eye for detail in both photography and editing
- Experience with lighting audio and DSLR or ENG-style cameras
- Advanced knowledge of Adobe Premiere Pro and familiarity with the Adobe Creative Suite
- Experience with Edius and ENPS a plus
- Ability to manage multiple projects and meet deadlines in a fast-paced collaborative environment
- Must work well independently and as part of a team
- Drone experience and FAA Part 107 certification a plus
Must provide a link to examples of recent work including (if available):
- Long-form content
- Day-turn news package(s)
- Live shot(s)
- Graphics
If you feel youre qualified and want to work with a great group of people go to 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 theGray-TV UltiPro self-service portal)
WANF-TV/Gray Media is a drug-free company
Additional Info:
Gray Media provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race color religion sex national origin age disability or addition to federal law requirements Gray Media complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment including recruiting hiring placement promotion termination layoff recall transfer leaves of absence compensation and training.
Gray Media expressly prohibits any form of workplace harassment based on race color religion gender sexual orientation gender identity or expression national origin age genetic information disability or veteran status. Improper interference with the ability of Grays employees to perform their job duties may result in discipline up to and including discharge.
Employment Type
Full-Time
