Photographer / Editor

Job Description

About Gray Media:

Gray Media is a leading media company that owns and operates high-quality stations in 113 television markets that collectively reach 36 percent of US television households.

We constantly strive for excellence. Through upgrading to the latest technology and seeking new ways to stay on top in our markets, we focus on training and development of the best and brightest employees in the business.

About WNEM:

At WNEM, it is our job and inherent desire to be the best local television station in the Mid-Michigan market and the #1 digital platform across the state, region, and country. We are committed to the highest standards of excellence in our local news, entertainment, information, and public service programming.
We have the top-rated news station plus a broadcast website. We are a Midsize market with an opportunity to grow. We are a self-starting team driven for success with unique selling opportunities for a creative seller. Essential to that effort is a foundation of honesty and integrity - qualities that help us earn and build trust with our viewers, co-workers, and business partners.

Job Summary/Description:

WNEM is recruiting for a Photographer/Editor. The photographer/editor shoots and edits videos of various news events and is responsible for capturing the visuals of news stories and editing all forms of media for daily news broadcasts, continuous news platforms, and other special projects, as needed. This position shoots stories in a compelling and brand-focused way to attract the largest audience available to the station's newscasts. The ideal candidate should be familiar with the latest editing tools, and able to enhance our stories with creative use of graphics, photos, and other images. In addition to editing news shows, this person must be able to handle photography assignments and have the ability to operate a live truck and other multimedia equipment.

Performs creative editing of news, weather, and sports materials. Operates ENND van and Live U backpack. Transmits and records news, weather and sports, video and or/audio feeds, including ENG feeds. Performs limited newsgathering functions.

Please note - primary job duties and responsibilities include, but are not limited to the information listed above

Qualifications/Requirements:
- Completion of high school, or equivalent.
- College degree preferred.
- Two years of related news experience.

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)

WNEM-TV/Gray Media is a drug-free company

Gray Media encourages all new employees to be fully vaccinated against the coronavirus virus before the first workday.

Jobcode: Reference SBJ-ro4m44-18-218-231-141-42 in your application.