What are the responsibilities and job description for the VIDEO EDITOR/ VIDEOGRAPHER (P/T) - WRDW/WAGT 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 WRDW/WAGT:
WRDW/WAGT has an award-winning news team and a 70 year history of community commitment. We are located in Augusta, a city that boasts a booming economy and year-round outdoor recreation. Although we are home to the world-famous Masters Golf Tournament, there's much more here than golf. Whether it's fishing, kayaking, boating, or hiking, there's something for everyone. Foodies aren't disappointed. If you like to explore beyond the city, Augusta is 2 hours from the beaches and 3 hours from the mountains.
Job Summary/Description:
WRDW-TV/WAGT-TV has an immediate part-time opening for a video editor/videographer. The position involves shooting and editing news videos daily under a deadline. Applicants should be highly skilled in non-linear editing, be able to work independently and with others, and work quickly with attention to detail and accuracy.
Duties/Responsibilities include (but are not limited, to):
- Shooting video, but mostly editing, multiple news videos for various newscasts
- Collaborating with producers, and other newsroom members toward the goal of selecting and editing the best visuals to represent newscast content
- Working with accuracy and attention to detail under multiple daily deadlines
Qualifications/Requirements:
- Applicants should have or be in the process of obtaining a bachelor's degree in journalism or mass communication on video production or have equivalent experience
- Hands-on experience and knowledge of non-linear editing equipment and professional video camera equipment is a must
- Must be dependable, able to work nights and weekend nights
- Position requires a valid driver's license and a good 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)
WRDW/WAGT-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.
Gray Media encourages all new employees to be fully vaccinated against the coronavirus virus before the first workday.
