WDBJ
WDBJ7, WZBJ24 and WDBJ7.com are a Gray-owned, dominant CBS-affiliated media powerhouse in beautiful Roanoke, Virginia. Known as “Your Hometown Station®”, WDBJ7 and WZBJ24 serve 26 counties across the Blue Ridge Mountain region and produce more than 55 hours of award-winning local news coverage, more than any of our competitors in the Roanoke-Lynchburg market.
For more than 69 years, WDBJ7 has been the number one station of choice for viewers from Roanoke to Lynchburg and across the New River Valley.
Job Summary/Description: The #1 station in the 70th largest market in the country is looking for an employee with multiple skills who is willing to wear many hats in the newsroom. The person we will hire will edit newscasts, shoot news and sporting events, as well as work with MMJs and anchors on packages.
Duties/Responsibilities include (but are not limited to):
Edit video and audio for broadcast, promos, and teases
Edit and ingest news video from networks and other sources for broadcast
Demonstrates sound news judgment and ability to tell stories with pictures and natural sound
Must be able to utilize nonlinear editing equipment on a daily basis
Must be a visual storyteller
Communicate with reporters, writers, and producers on the video needed for news stories
Keep track of edited news stories for broadcast; maintain archive
Respond to breaking news or urgent newsroom situations
Responsible for ensuring all goals and objectives are being met and that training sessions are attended
Must demonstrate the drive to grow and learn, as well as offer creativity every day
Ability to work well with co-workers and in a professional manner is required
Critique, feedback, and training are part of the job
Required to observe all safety regulations in the house
Load raw video and still photos to the website prior to editing the television video
Communicate with the web staff during breaking news
Manage storage space in video clip bins and maintain a still photo library
Explore ways to increase visual content on the website
Working knowledge of local geography and road routes is strongly preferred
Follow clothing and appearance guidelines
Perform other duties as assigned
Work evenings, weekends, and holidays as needed
Qualifications/Requirements:
Able to edit stories, work with producers/reporters
Ability to edit video and still photos to match the story for on-air for online
Knowledge of how to appropriately use NAT sound
Must possess the ability to edit on non-linear equipment and to adapt to new technology
Generate story ideas; identify potential stories – Must be able to operate Microsoft Windows software
Ability to operate news-related software is preferred; Basic knowledge of web posting software
Must be able to work well under pressure with limited supervision and daily deadlines
Ability to stay current with national and local news/weather
Strong initiative and attention to detail are required
Ability to remain positive and foster a positive work environment
Understanding of and ability to follow and enforce the journalistic code of ethics
Must be capable of working well with others in challenging work environments to produce the best product for the viewer
Must have working knowledge of ENG trucks
Basic knowledge of social media
If you feel you’re qualified and want to work with a great group of people, go to 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)
WDBJ-TV/Gray Media 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, 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 before the first workday.
Equal Opportunity Employer
Copyright 2025 WDBJ. All rights reserved.
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For more than 69 years, WDBJ7 has been the number one station of choice for viewers from Roanoke to Lynchburg and across the New River Valley.
Job Summary/Description: The #1 station in the 70th largest market in the country is looking for an employee with multiple skills who is willing to wear many hats in the newsroom. The person we will hire will edit newscasts, shoot news and sporting events, as well as work with MMJs and anchors on packages.
Duties/Responsibilities include (but are not limited to):
Edit video and audio for broadcast, promos, and teases
Edit and ingest news video from networks and other sources for broadcast
Demonstrates sound news judgment and ability to tell stories with pictures and natural sound
Must be able to utilize nonlinear editing equipment on a daily basis
Must be a visual storyteller
Communicate with reporters, writers, and producers on the video needed for news stories
Keep track of edited news stories for broadcast; maintain archive
Respond to breaking news or urgent newsroom situations
Responsible for ensuring all goals and objectives are being met and that training sessions are attended
Must demonstrate the drive to grow and learn, as well as offer creativity every day
Ability to work well with co-workers and in a professional manner is required
Critique, feedback, and training are part of the job
Required to observe all safety regulations in the house
Load raw video and still photos to the website prior to editing the television video
Communicate with the web staff during breaking news
Manage storage space in video clip bins and maintain a still photo library
Explore ways to increase visual content on the website
Working knowledge of local geography and road routes is strongly preferred
Follow clothing and appearance guidelines
Perform other duties as assigned
Work evenings, weekends, and holidays as needed
Qualifications/Requirements:
Able to edit stories, work with producers/reporters
Ability to edit video and still photos to match the story for on-air for online
Knowledge of how to appropriately use NAT sound
Must possess the ability to edit on non-linear equipment and to adapt to new technology
Generate story ideas; identify potential stories – Must be able to operate Microsoft Windows software
Ability to operate news-related software is preferred; Basic knowledge of web posting software
Must be able to work well under pressure with limited supervision and daily deadlines
Ability to stay current with national and local news/weather
Strong initiative and attention to detail are required
Ability to remain positive and foster a positive work environment
Understanding of and ability to follow and enforce the journalistic code of ethics
Must be capable of working well with others in challenging work environments to produce the best product for the viewer
Must have working knowledge of ENG trucks
Basic knowledge of social media
If you feel you’re qualified and want to work with a great group of people, go to 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)
WDBJ-TV/Gray Media 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, 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 before the first workday.
Equal Opportunity Employer
Copyright 2025 WDBJ. All rights reserved.
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