PHOTOGRAPHER/EDITOR - KGNS Job at Gray Media in Laredo

About Gray Media
Today, we are a growing multimedia company headquartered in Atlanta, Georgia. We are the nation’s largest owner of top‑rated local television stations and digital assets serving 117 full‑power television markets that collectively reach approximately 37% of U.S. television households. The portfolio includes 80 markets with the top‑rated television station and 100 markets with the first and/or second highest rated television station in average all‑day ratings across 116 markets measured by Nielsen in 2025. We also own the largest Telemundo affiliate group with 47 markets and Gray Digital Media, a full‑service digital agency offering national and local clients digital marketing strategies with the most advanced digital products and services. Our 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.

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, the person must be able to handle photography assignments and have the ability to operate a live shot and other multimedia equipment.

Responsibilities

Shoot video, but mostly edit, multiple news videos for various newscasts

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

Work with accuracy and attention to detail under multiple daily deadlines

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

Shoot and edit video for daily news broadcasts and all the station’s digital channels

Have solid news judgment, excellent communication skills, and the ability to problem‑solve. Writing skills are a plus

Qualifications

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

Apply
To apply, 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 interested in this position can apply through the Gray‑TV UltiPro self‑service portal. KGNS‑TV/Gray Media is a drug‑free company.

Equal Employment Opportunity
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.

Workplace Harassment Policy
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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