NEWS VIDEOGRAPHER - WEEK Job at Gray Television in East Peoria

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 U.S. 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. Gray also owns Gray Digital Media, a full‑service digital agency, and other media properties such as Raycom Sports, Tupelo Media Group, and PowerNation Studios.

Benefits

• Comprehensive Medical (Rx), Dental, and Vision Coverage
• Health Savings Account with company contributions
• Flexible Spending Account
• Employer‑paid life and disability benefits
• Paid parental leave benefits
• Adoption and surrogacy benefits
• 401(k) plan, including matching and profit‑sharing contributions
• Employee Assistance Program
• Voluntary benefits, including hospital indemnity, critical illness, accident insurance, and supplemental life insurance coverage
• Paid Time Off, including relocation PTO
• Focus on Caring

Salary/Wage

$18.91 – $23.00 / hr (based on experience)

Shift and Schedule

Flexible

Job Type

Full‑time

Job Summary / Description

WEEK Television, Inc., the NBC and ABC affiliates in Peoria, Illinois, has an immediate opening for a full‑time videographer. Candidates should demonstrate strong video skills, creativity, and proficiency in non‑linear editing. The position will require training and testing to become a licensed drone pilot and operate the station’s drone camera. Applicants must have a valid driver’s license and a clean driving record. This role requires flexible scheduling as well.

Duties / Responsibilities

• Shoot and edit video of news events
• Use our news drone for creative video
• Work with reporters to shoot and edit video for news stories
• Manage and run live cameras
• Conduct interviews and calls to gather basic information
• Care for and manage assigned camera equipment
• Help log interviews and write short stories, as needed
• Assist in identifying potential news story ideas

Qualifications / Requirements

• Ability to shoot video using professional‑grade equipment
• Basic technical knowledge of professional camera equipment
• Familiarity with non‑linear editing systems (experience with Edius is a plus)
• Skilled in lighting for interviews
• Previous newsroom experience preferred
• Ability to work well with others
• Proven ability to manage high stress under tight deadlines

Application Process

If you feel you’re qualified and want to work with a great group of people, visit https://gray.tv/careers#currentopenings, enter the job title or station call letters, or click “apply now.” Upload your resume, cover letter, and references. Current employees may apply through the Gray‑TV UltiPro self‑service portal.

Company Policy

WEEK‑TV/Gray Media is a drug‑free company.

Additional Information

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 non‑discrimination 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.

Equal Opportunity Employer. The employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.