Videographer/ Journalist - TV

Job Description

VIDEOGRAPHER/ JOURNALIST (F/T) - WMC-TV
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 WMC-TV:
WMC, Action News 5 in Memphis is the NBC affiliate and legacy news station in the highly competitive Memphis, Tennessee Market. Action News 5 is driven by the community. We find solutions to problems that impact people across four states. Through in-depth journalism and local partnerships, we strive to inform, inspire, empower, and support Memphis and the Mid-South.
Our team at WMC, Action News 5 is always pushing the technology envelope. Broadcast and digital media innovation are in our DNA. Our team produces 46.5 hours of local programming on broadcast and more than 100 hours on OTT including nearly 60 NCAA Division I men's and women's sporting events for ESPN Plus.
Job Description/Summary:
A videographer/storyteller position is now available at WMC-TV in Memphis, TN. Here's your chance to capture and tell the stories of the communities we serve and be part of a #1 newsroom.
We have an immediate opening for a full-time Videographer/Journalist to work with reporters and independently as a member of our news team. We need someone with a creative eye, technical expertise, and a can-do attitude. You'll also need to understand the importance of visual composition, natural sound, and quality lighting. The successful candidate must be able to deliver great videos daily in our very competitive breaking news market.
Please note - the primary job responsibilities include, but are not limited to the duties listed above
Qualifications/Requirements:
- Bachelor's degree in journalism/communications with videography and non-linear editing preferred
- Proven experience as a digital video storyteller with strong camera and editing skills.
- Proven team player who wants to win every day.
- A demo reel is required
- Ability to prioritize and address multiple projects with varying production timelines
- Must be energetic, positive, and great to work with
- Must be a highly motivated self-starter, able to work well alone and as part of a team
- Excellent communication and organizational skills
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)
WMC-TV/Gray Television, Inc. is a drug-free company.

Gray Media encourages all new employees to be fully vaccinated against the coronavirus virus before the first workday.
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Jobcode: Reference SBJ-wp4enn-3-137-162-132-42 in your application.