Videographer

Gray Television

Salary or Budget: Competitive
Experience required: 1+ years

About Gray Television:

Gray Television 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 WGGB/WSHM:

Named 2021 Station of the Year by the Massachusetts Broadcasters Association, Western Mass News is a licensed television station in Springfield, Massachusetts, and serves the Pioneer Valley. WGGB (Western Mass News) is located in Springfield, MA, and has ABC, CBS, and FOX affiliates. Our three major networks and digital platforms speak daily to over half of Western Mass and the area businesses. We have Western Mass’s most live programming, from the Oscars to all the major live sporting events.

Job Description/Summary:

Western Mass News is looking for a passionate visual editor/photojournalist to join our award-winning news team. The candidate must be able to work in a highly functioning, experienced, talented newsroom. Must have experience with non-linear equipment and have the ability to function in a deadline environment. Strong analytical and problem-solving skills are needed. If you have an eye for powerful pictures and an ear for great sound, this is the job for you.

Duties/Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

  • Shooting and editing video and sound for all WMN 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 and 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 or related internships
  • 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

WGGB/WSHM-TV/Gray Television, Inc. is a drug-free company

Additional Info:

Gray Television provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability or genetics. In addition to federal law requirements, Gray Television complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, and transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.

Gray Television expressly prohibits any form of workplace harassment based on race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, genetic information, disability, or veteran status. Improper interference with the ability of Gray’s employees to perform their job duties may result in discipline up to and including discharge.

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

Qualifications

Education
Required

  • High School or better.

Licences & certifications
Required

  • Drivers License