News Photographer / Videojournalist

Job Description

News Photographer / Videojournalist - WAVE

About WAVE:

WAVE is the first television station to sign on in Kentucky and Southern Indiana and has a rich history of being the areas most trusted source for local news, weather, and sports. WAVE is the official television station for the Kentucky Derby and is known across the country for its award-winning journalism and breakthrough investigations. As part of the Gray Television family, WAVE is on the leading-edge of innovation, constantly investing in the tools and technology to best serve our audiences on all screens with original and local multi-platform content. WAVE is in the heart of downtown Louisville, where technology, filmmaking, tourism, sports, education, health, and music make Louisville one of the most industry-diverse metro areas in the nation.

Job Summary/Description:

WAVE is looking for a talented videographer and editor to join our award-winning news team. We're looking for someone with high energy and a positive attitude, who has experience shooting and editing news stories, conducting interviews, and coordinating live shots with reporters. The ideal candidate should be knowledgeable with video and editing equipment and have a creative vision for storytelling.

Duties and responsibilities will include (but not be limited to) the following:
- Responsible for shooting and editing video and sound for all WAVE multimedia platforms
- Must display competence in videography and video editing
- Must be capable of gathering news as part of a team or on your own
- Responsible for maintaining assigned gear, operating ENG trucks and bonded cellular live devices (Live U)
- Driving a company vehicle and any other duties as assigned

Qualifications/Requirements:
- 1-2 years of experience as a television editor/photographer
- Drone certification a plus
- Responsible for maintaining assigned gear, operating ENG trucks and bonded cellular live devices (Live U)
- Driving a company vehicle and any other duties as assigned
- Flexible work hours required, must be willing and able to work a variety of shifts including but not limited to: mornings, afternoons, evenings, late nights, holidays, weekends and possible overtime hours
- Must be willing to work in Louisville, KY

Come join our dynamic news team, go to https://gray.tv/careers#currentopening, you may type in the job title, station call letters, or click on ''apply now'', upload your resume, cover letter and references

Jobcode: Reference SBJ-rvpb00-3-15-147-53-42 in your application.