Gray Television, Inc is hiring: PHOTOGRAPHER/EDITOR - KGNS in Laredo

Job Summary
KGNS+ in Laredo, TX, is in search of a photographer/editor who excels at identifying, gathering, and editing powerful images and compelling sound.

The photographer/editor shoots and edits videos of various news events and is responsible for capturing the visuals of news stories and editing all forms of media for daily news broadcasts, continuous news platforms, and other special projects, as needed. This position shoots stories in a compelling and brand-focused way to attract the largest audience available to the station's newscasts. The ideal candidate should be familiar with the latest editing tools and able to enhance our stories with creative use of graphics, photos, and other images. In addition to editing news shows, this person must be able to handle photography assignments and have the ability to operate a live shot and other multimedia equipment.

Duties / Responsibilities

Shooting video, but mostly editing, multiple news videos for various newscasts

Collaborating with producers and other newsroom members toward the goal of selecting and editing the best visuals to represent newscast content

Working with accuracy and attention to detail under multiple daily deadlines

The position includes solo work, as well as working with reporters and anchors on live shots, investigative/promotable content, and special projects, including live, remote broadcasts

You will shoot and edit video for daily news broadcasts and all the station's digital

You must have solid news judgment, excellent communication skills, and the ability to problem solve. Writing skills are a plus

Qualifications / Requirements

Completion of high school, or equivalent

College degree preferred

Two years of related news experience

Must have a desire to win, a positive attitude, and the ability to reflect on your work and apply feedback

Must be able to work quickly and multitask under deadline pressure and breaking news

Ability to work long hours, weekends, and overnights for breaking news and specialized coverage

KGNS-TV/Gray Media is a drug‑free company

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