Gray Media is hiring: CHIEF PHOTOJOURNALIST - WIS in Columbia

Join to apply for the CHIEF PHOTOJOURNALIST - WIS role at Gray Media 1 day ago Be among the first 25 applicants Join to apply for the CHIEF PHOTOJOURNALIST - WIS role at Gray Media Get AI-powered advice on this job and more exclusive features. 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 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 WIS: WIS is the #1 local media organization in the capital city market of Columbia, South Carolina. It is the market’s top-rated broadcast television station, a digital publisher reaching tens of millions of users each year, and the home of GDM Columbia, a full-service in-house digital advertising agency with national scale. WIS is also the hub for Palmetto Sports & Entertainment, a statewide broadcast sports network, and an affiliate of Telemundo SC. Job Summary/Description: WIS is Your First Alert for our community, keeping them informed, prepared, and connected. We are looking for an experienced photojournalist to join our newsroom leadership team. Your vision, creativity, and expertise will play a key role in our storytelling efforts on every screen. As the Chief Photojournalist, you will manage people and equipment, as well as spend time in the field. As the station’s foremost expert on video journalism, you will lead by example by training others, providing constructive feedback, and leading the production of some of our biggest projects. If you’re prepared to lead a talented team and influence WIS with your positive attitude and passion for video storytelling, here’s your chance. Duties/Responsibilities include, but are not limited to: Supervise, train, and work one-on-one with staff members creating visual content Maintain all photography gear, broadband/bonded cellular live devices (LiveU or similar) Communicate and coordinate with the engineering department for gear and vehicle maintenance, repair, insurance certification, etc. Shoot and edit video and sound for broadcast and publication on all the station's multimedia platforms Meet tight deadlines and work well under pressure Practice journalistic and ethical integrity Gather news independently or as part of a team Lead by example during big breaking news, weather coverage, and special events Drive a company vehicle and/or operate the station's broadcasting trucks Manage fleet of station vehicles Post content on the station's digital platforms and edit digital video Travel as assigned for news coverage Qualifications/Requirements: Bachelor's degree in journalism and/or communications, or related field, or equivalent professional experience 5+ years’ experience as a videographer and video editor (previous experience as a chief photographer preferred) Proven experience as a digital video storyteller with strong camera and editing skills Experience with Edius and field gear preferred Demo reel Organizational skills for completing multiple projects with varying production timelines Excellent communication skills Willingness and flexibility to work a variety of shifts, including but not limited to mornings, afternoons, late nights, holidays, and weekends Ability to stand, sit, lift/carry up to 50 lbs., and work in all outdoor elements as assigned Valid driver's license, good driving record Have or be willing to work to obtain a drone pilot's license and coach/train the rest of the team to do so as well 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 ) WIS-TV/Gray Media is a drug-free company Additional Info: Gray Media 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 Media 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, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training. Gray Media 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. 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