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PHOTOJOURNALIST - WAND

Gray Media, Inc. · Decatur, IL, USA ·

Pay:
$18-$19/hr
Job type:
Full Time

Job Summary
WAND News is looking for a passionate, creative, and motivated storyteller who can capture visually compelling content. You must have strong communication skills, editing abilities, and be able to work independently. This is an hourly position that may include working weekends, overnights, and holidays. This position is eligible for overtime.

Duties/Responsibilities

Shoot and edit compelling, high-quality video for daily news stories and live broadcasts

Set up and operate broadcast video cameras, lighting, and audio equipment

Collaborate with reporters, producers, and managers to cover breaking news, events, and features

Work under exceptionally tight deadlines on a routine basis

Ensure all video and audio meet technical and editorial standards

Maintain assigned equipment and troubleshoot technical issues as needed

Follow all safety guidelines and station policies while in the field

Maintain a clean driving record

Qualifications/Requirements

Minimum 1 year of experience in a television newsroom

Proficiency in shooting with ENG cameras

Strong linear editing skills, including knowledge of Adobe Premiere

Familiarity with live streaming technology and remote broadcasting equipment preferred

Ability to work flexible hours, including nights, weekends, and some holidays

Valid driver's license with a clean driving record

Ability to lift and carry up to 50 lbs

A journalism and/or media background is strongly preferred

Compensation
$18.00 - $19.00/hr.

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. 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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