What are the responsibilities and job description for the PHOTOGRAPHER/EDITOR - WXIX position at Gray Local Media, Inc?
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 nation's 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. Gray's 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 WXIX:
WXIX-TV, FOX19 NOW, is the FOX affiliate serving Cincinnati and the Ohio, Kentucky, and Indiana tri-state area, the nation’s 37th DMA. FOX19 NOW, the station that’s “Always Local, Always Now,” produces more than 73 hours of News per week. FOX19 NOW is the leader in Morning News with local coverage from 4:30 a.m. until Noon each weekday. The station airs early evening news from 3:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. weekdays and the market’s #1 (A25-54) late, local News starting at 10:00 p.m. to 11:30 p.m. FOX19 NOW is the Flagship Station of the Cincinnati Bengals. FOX19 NOW is proud to serve the community on multiple platforms and broadcast some of the most popular programming in the Tri-State, including NFL on FOX, Wheel of Fortune, Jeopardy!, and the FOX prime schedule.
Job Summary/Description:
WXIX-TV, FOX19 NOW in Cincinnati, is looking for a motivated Photographer/Editor to join our top-rated news team. Candidate must display competence in ENG cameras and video editing. Must be capable of gathering news assignments on your own or as part of a team. Responsible for maintaining assigned camera gear, operating ENG trucks, editing digital video, using bonded cellular Live broadcast devices (Live U), posting video clips to the web, driving company vehicle, and other duties as assigned.
Duties/Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
* Shoot and edit video as assigned
* Edit video for newscasts
* Gather and submit information and visuals for digital platforms
* Execute live shots using Microwave ENG and LiveU technology
* Contribute to the entire editorial process, including sourcing, enterprise, gathering, story construction, and presentation
* Post social media content on stories
Qualifications/Requirements:
* College degree preferred.
* One year of related news experience.
* Candidate must have a proven ability to post content on social media platforms.
* Flexible work hours required.
* Must be willing and able to work a variety of shifts, including but not limited to: mornings, afternoons, evenings, late nights, holidays, weekends.
* Must have a valid driver’s license, proof of insurance, and a clean driving record
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)
WXIX-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 genetics. In 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 Gray’s employees to perform their job duties may result in discipline up to and including discharge.
