PhotojournalistNews Videographer Wmc
Share
Job Location:
Memphis, TN - USA
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
18 hours ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
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 45 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 WMC:
WMC Action News 5 in Memphis is the NBC affiliate and legacy news station in the highly competitive Memphis Tennessee Market. Action News 5 is driven by the community. We find solutions to problems that impact people across four states. Through in-depth journalism and local partnerships we strive to inform inspire empower and support Memphis and the Mid-South. Our team at WMC Action News 5 is always pushing the technology envelope. Broadcast and digital media innovation are in our DNA. Our team produces 46.5 hours of local programming on broadcast and more than 100 hours on OTT including nearly 60 NCAA Division I mens and womens sporting events for ESPN Plus.
Job Summary/Description:
Action News 5 is looking for a creative competitive motivated visual storyteller to join our team of talented photojournalists. You must have strong communication skills and be able to work independently and as part of a team. Schedule flexibility is a must. This is a full-time hourly position and may include working overnights holidays and weekends as well as some overtime.
Duties/Responsibilities include but are not limited to:
- Shoot and edit compelling high-quality video for daily news stories and live broadcasts
- Set up and operate broadcast video cameras lighting and audio equipment
- Collaborate with reporters producers and assignment editors to cover breaking news events and features
- Work under exceptionally tight deadlines on a routine basis
- Ensure all video and audio meet technical and editorial standards
- Maintain assigned equipment and troubleshoot technical issues as needed
- Follow all safety guidelines and station policies while in the field
- Maintain a clean driving record
Qualifications/Requirements:
- 2 years of experience in a television newsroom preferred
- Proficiency in shooting with ENG cameras and strong non-linear editing skills
- Strong understanding of video composition lighting and audio techniques
- Familiarity with live streaming and remote broadcasting technology
- Ability to work flexible hours including nights weekends and holidays
- Valid drivers license with a clean driving record
- Ability to lift and carry up to 50 lbs. of equipment
- FAA Part 107 Drone License is a plus
- A journalism or communication background is a plus
- Must include a link to samples of your recent work
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)
WMC-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.
Key Skills
- Photography
- Video Editing
- Lighting Design
- Adobe After Effects
- Filming
- Adobe Creative Suite
- Adobe Photoshop
- Adobe Illustrator
- Adobe Lightroom
- Adobe Premiere
- Final Cut Pro
- Video production
About Company
Gray Television, Inc. (NYSE: GTN and GTN.A) owns and/or operates over 100 television stations across 56 television markets that collectively broadcast more than 200 program streams including 103 channels affiliated with the CBS Network, the NBC Network, the ABC Network and the FOX Net ... View more
