GRAY MEDIA is hiring: PHOTOGRAPHER/ DIRECTOR - WNEM in Saginaw

Job Description/Summary:

The Photographer/Director gathers news for broadcast, web, and other platforms of the future. The successful candidate must be able to shoot stories in a compelling and brand-focused way. This person must be able to operate an ENG truck, oversee the operation of the Ignite automation system, and execute live newscasts and special projects from that terminal. The Photographer/Editor also performs non‑linear editing of promotion and news elements, enters graphics into newscast rundowns using MOS, and creates pre‑production elements.

Duties/Responsibilities

Photographs and edits news, weather, and sports materials.

Transmits and records news, weather, and sports videos and/or audio feeds, including ENG feeds.

Operates LiveU, ENG, and/or SNG van and associated equipment.

Sets up and operates lighting equipment.

Performs limited newsgathering functions.

Operates and maintains Ignite automations during the newscast.

Directs and switches live newscasts and special project reports to ensure all show elements are executed flawlessly.

Troubleshoots technical issues as they occur.

Collaborates with promotion and news employees to develop pre‑production elements.

Directs special projects.

Performs non‑linear editing (and associated functions) for promotion, commercial ingestion and duplication, satellite operations, promo ingestion, news and sales projects.

Utilizes graphics in support of the branding and editorial philosophy of the station’s newscast.

Qualifications/Requirements

Completion of high school, or equivalent.

Bachelor’s degree in broadcast television production or media is a plus.

Minimum two years of experience in a live broadcast television environment with hands‑on experience as a photographer and in a control room, including switching, audio, graphics, character generator, robotics, and automated rundown software preferred.

Non‑linear editing experience preferred.

Experience operating and maintaining Ignite automation tools and software preferred.

Valid driver's license with good driving record.

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 at every location where 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 Gray’s employees’ ability to perform their job duties may result in discipline, up to and including discharge.

WNEM-TV/Gray Media is a drug‑free company.

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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