Job Description
Videographer / Editor - WTOC
VIDEOGRAPHER/EDITOR (F/T) - WTOC
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 WTOC:
WTOC is a legacy station with a proud history in local news. If you're looking for an environment to grow and learn alongside a top-tier team of visual journalists, this is your chance.
WTOC is located in beautiful historic Savannah, GA, which was recently named the third-best city in the US by Travel and Leisure. The station excels in creating effective commercials for our advertising clients. We also create promotional campaigns for our #1 news programs that inform and engage the viewer. WTOC is the number one news source in The Hostess City. As Savannah's first TV station, WTOC's community roots run deep. In fact, our call letters stand for Welcome To Our City.
Job Summary/Description:
WTOC is looking for its next great visual storyteller! We're looking for a self-motivated, excellent communicator and videographer who can work independently and as part of a team. Primary duties include gathering video, interviews, and information, editing for broadcast and digital/social platforms, setting up/executing live shots per shift, observing and relaying information to the newsroom, and other duties as assigned. Training will be provided on all duties.
WTOC is looking for someone with an eye for news, and someone with the creativity to tell stories through the lens of their camera. You must be self-motivated, have good communication skills, and be able to work both independently and as part of a team. Primary duties include gathering video, interviews, and information, editing for broadcast and digital/ social platforms, setting up/ executing live shots, knowledge in ENG cameras, using cellular Live broadcast devices (LiveU), and other duties as assigned.
Duties/Responsibilities include (but are not limited, to):
* Gathering video, and sound for stories
* Shoot daily live shots
* Editing stories for television, web
* Contribute to the entire editorial process, including sourcing, enterprising, gathering, story construction, and presentation
Qualifications/Requirements:
**This can be an entry-level job, or open to someone with more experience behind a camera.**
* Associate or Bachelor's degree in journalism, TV production, or related field- equivalent experience considered
* Non-linear editing experience preferred but not required
* Proven ability to post content on social media platforms
* Ability to lift up to 35 pounds
* Flexible schedule with on-call assignments
* MVR check in pre-employment
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)
WTOC-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-r76q48-3-145-105-149-42 in your application.