What are the responsibilities and job description for the NEWS VIDEOGRAPHER - KCRG position at KCRG-TV9?
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Description
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 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. 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 KCRG
KCRG-TV9 is the ABC affiliate based in Cedar Rapids, Iowa, with a bureau in Dubuque covering all of Eastern Iowa. We are dedicated to being a part of our community and sharing the stories of the people of Eastern Iowa. We produce 7 hours of news every day, as well as support a robust website, mobile and live streaming apps, and the largest social media audience in the market.
Job Summary/Description
KCRG-TV9, the most-watched and trusted news station in Eastern Iowa, is seeking a videographer to join our news team.
This position is tasked with gathering and composing video elements to help illustrate and tell stories of what's happening in Eastern Iowa. This position is expected to be able to work alone or as part of a team with a reporter to gather video, interviews, and information, and then edit that video into a story for presentation on TV and digital platforms.
Duties/Responsibilities Will Include (but Not Be Limited To)
(Current employees who are interested in this position can apply through the Gray-TV UltiPro self-service portal)
KCRG-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.
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Description
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 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. 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 KCRG
KCRG-TV9 is the ABC affiliate based in Cedar Rapids, Iowa, with a bureau in Dubuque covering all of Eastern Iowa. We are dedicated to being a part of our community and sharing the stories of the people of Eastern Iowa. We produce 7 hours of news every day, as well as support a robust website, mobile and live streaming apps, and the largest social media audience in the market.
Job Summary/Description
KCRG-TV9, the most-watched and trusted news station in Eastern Iowa, is seeking a videographer to join our news team.
This position is tasked with gathering and composing video elements to help illustrate and tell stories of what's happening in Eastern Iowa. This position is expected to be able to work alone or as part of a team with a reporter to gather video, interviews, and information, and then edit that video into a story for presentation on TV and digital platforms.
Duties/Responsibilities Will Include (but Not Be Limited To)
- Shoot and edit video of news events
- Work with reporters in shooting and editing video for news stories
- Manage and run live cameras
- Conduct interviews and calls to gather basic information
- Care for and manage assigned camera equipment
- Help log interviews and write short stories, as needed
- Assist in identifying potential news story ideas
- Ability to shoot video using professional-grade equipment
- Basic technical knowledge of professional camera equipment
- Familiarity with nonlinear editing systems (experience with Edius is a plus)
- Skilled in lighting for interviews
- Previous newsroom experience preferred
- Ability to work well with others
- Proven ability to manage high stress under tight deadlines
(Current employees who are interested in this position can apply through the Gray-TV UltiPro self-service portal)
KCRG-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.
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Equal Opportunity Employer
This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.