What are the responsibilities and job description for the News Editor/Photographer Job at WDBJ in Gray position at WDBJ?
The #1 station in the 70th largest market in the country is looking for an employee with multiple skills who is willing to wear many hats in the newsroom. The person we will hire will edit newscasts, shoot news and sporting events, as well as work with MMJs and anchors on packages.
Duties / Responsibilities include (but are not limited to) :
- Edit and ingest news video from networks and other sources for broadcast
- Demonstrates sound news judgment and ability to tell stories with pictures and natural sound
- Must be able to utilize non-linear editing equipment on a daily basis
- Must be a visual storyteller
- Communicate with reporters, writers, and producers on video needed for news stories
- Keep track of edited news stories for broadcast; maintain archive
- Respond to breaking news or urgent newsroom situations
- Responsible for ensuring all goals and objectives are being met and training sessions are attended
- Must demonstrate the drive to grow and learn as well as offer creativity every day
- Ability to work well with co-workers and in a professional manner is required
- Critique, feedback and training are part of the job
- Required to observe all safety regulations in house
- Load raw video and still photos to the web site prior to editing television video
- Communicate with the web staff during breaking news
- Manage storage space in video clip bins and maintain a still photo library
- Explore ways to increase visual content on the web site
- Working knowledge of local geography and road routes is strongly preferred
- Follow clothing and appearance guidelines
- Perform other duties as assigned
- Work evenings, weekends and holidays as needed
Qualifications / Requirements :
If you feel you’re qualified and want to work with a great group of people go to gray.tv / careers#currentopenings, 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 )
WDBJ-TV / Gray Television, Inc. 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.
Preferred Qualifications :
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