What are the responsibilities and job description for the PHOTOJOURNALIST/NEWS VIDEOGRAPHER -WANF position at Gray Local Media, Inc?
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 WANF:
Atlanta News First has served Atlanta communities for more than 50 years with local news, weather, sports, and entertainment. WANF (Independent), 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 there's space to contribute. Where creatives, universities, entrepreneurs, and the world's 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 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:
- Minimum 3 years of experience in a television newsroom required
- 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 driver’s 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 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)
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 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.