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Hawaii News Now is hiring: NEWS VIDEOGRAPHER - KHNL in Honolulu

Hawaii News Now · Honolulu, HI, USA ·

Job type:
Full Time

About KHNL
KGMB (CBS), KHNL (NBC) and K5 collectively make up Hawaii News Now, the state's dominant multimedia news organization with the largest digital news footprint in the islands. The station is an award-winning station, rich with tradition and a history of earning National and Regional Murrow Awards as well as Emmy Awards and recognition of excellence. HNN's parent company is Gray TV, a leading digital media and broadcasting company. Located in beautiful Honolulu, Hawaii, Hawaii News Now also provides diverse sub-channels such as Telemundo, Antenna TV, Grit TV, This TV, Escape and Bounce TV. If you love culture, diversity and the aloha spirit, it's all here for you.

Job Summary/Description
HNN has an immediate opening for a news videographer to join our team. Must be willing to embrace emerging technology, such as smartphone live capabilities and digital editing. Must be able to carry 50 lbs. a minimum of five (5) feet. The successful candidate is a team player, reliable with initiative, and has excellent communication skills. Must be able to troubleshoot on the fly and problem solve under pressure.

Duties/Responsibilities

Responsible for shooting and editing video and sound for all Hawaii News Now multimedia platforms

Must display competence in videography and video editing

Must be capable of gathering news as part of a team or on your own

Responsible for maintaining assigned gear, operating ENG trucks and bonded cellular live devices (Live U)

Posting on all Hawaii News Now digital platforms, editing digital video, as well as operating other mobile live devices

Driving a company vehicle and any other duties as assigned.

Qualifications/Requirements

1-2 years of experience as a television photographer / editor in a top 125 market

Flexible work hours required; must be willing and able to work a variety of shifts including but not limited to: mornings, afternoons, evenings, late nights, holidays, weekends and possible overtime hours.

Must be willing to work in Honolulu, HI

Good driving record and drug screen are required.

Application Instructions
If you feel you’re qualified and want to work with a great group of people, go to https://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.

KHNL-TV/Gray Media is a drug-free company.

Additional Info
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.

Equal Opportunity Employer
This 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.

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