Videojournalist/ Editor

Job Description

Videojournalist/ Editor

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 WSFA:
WSFA 12 News is the dominant television and digital media station in Montgomery, Alabama. For over 70 years, WSFA 12 News has served a 15-county DMA and is Central and South Alabama's most trusted source for news, weather, and sports information on-air and online.
Job Summary/Description:
WSFA-TV 12 News in Montgomery, Alabama is looking for a full-time Videojournalist/Editor to join our award-winning news staff. We are seeking someone with strong photography and editing skills who is self-motivated and thrives in a fast-paced environment. Must also have a passion for storytelling. Experience with LIVEU equipment is a plus.
Duties/Responsibilities include (but are not limited to):
- Work with producers, reporters, and editors to create new stories.
- Feed stories back to the station from live remotes using LIVEU backpacks.
- Must have strong photography and non-linear editing skills
- Must be able to work well under pressure and daily deadlines.
- Must have good creative and editorial judgment and mastery of journalistic ethics.
- Ability to meet deadlines
- Ability to lift loads up to 50 lbs.
- Flexible work hours required, including holidays, weekends, evenings, and possible overtime hours. Must be available for overnight travel.
Qualifications/Requirements:
- College degree required from an accredited College or University, majoring in Communications or Journalism.
- Minimum 1-2 years experience shooting and editing digital at a local television station. Working with JVC camera equipment, LIVE U as well as BitCentral/Edius non-linear editing experience is a plus.
- Must have a clean driving record and possess a valid driver's license.
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)
WSFA-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.
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Jobcode: Reference SBJ-xkw3vj-3-15-11-205-42 in your application.