Photojournalist

Website FOX19 WXIX TV FOX19

Posted on: December 20, 2024
Apply by: March 20, 2025

Job Description

About Gray Television:
Gray Media is a leading media company that owns and operates high-quality stations in 113 television markets that collectively reach 36 percent of US television households.

We constantly strive for excellence. Through upgrading to the latest technology and seeking new ways to stay on top in our markets, we focus on training and development of the best and brightest employees in the business.

About WXIX:
WXIX-TV, FOX19 NOW, is the FOX affiliate serving Cincinnati and the Ohio, Kentucky, and Indiana tri-state area, the nation’s 37th DMA. FOX19 NOW, the station that’s “Always Local, Always Now,” produces more than 73 hours of News per week. FOX19 NOW is the leader in Morning News with local coverage from 4:30 a.m. until Noon each weekday. The station airs early evening news from 3:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. on weekdays and the market’s #1 (A25-54) late, local News starting at 10:00 to 11:30 p.m. FOX19 NOW is the Flagship Station of the Cincinnati Bengals. FOX19 NOW is proud to serve the community on multiple platforms and broadcast some of the most popular programming in the Tri-State, including NFL on FOX, Wheel of Fortune, Jeopardy!, and the FOX prime time schedule.

Job Summary/Description:
WXIX-TV, FOX19 NOW in Cincinnati is looking for a motivated Photojournalist to join our top-rated news team. Candidate must display competence in ENG cameras and video editing. Must be capable of gathering news assignments on your own or as part of a team. Responsible for maintaining assigned camera gear, operating ENG trucks, editing digital video, using bonded cellular Live broadcast devices (Live U), posting video clips to the web, driving a company vehicle, and other duties as assigned.

Duties/Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
• Shoot and edit video as assigned
• Edit video for newscasts
• Gather and submit information and visuals for digital platforms
• Execute live shots using Microwave ENG and LiveU technology
• Contribute to the entire editorial process, including sourcing, enterprising, gathering, story construction, and presentation
• Post social media content on stories

Qualifications/Requirements:
• Minimum 2 to 3 years of prior videography experience at a network-affiliated TV station.
• Candidate must have a proven ability to post content on social media platforms.
• 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, and weekends.
• Must have a valid driver’s license, proof of insurance, and a clean driving record.

How to Apply

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.

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

Gray Television 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 Television 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 Television 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.  

As a condition of employment, Gray Television will require that newly hired employees, whether part-time or full-time, be fully vaccinated against the coronavirus by the first workday to the extent permitted by applicable law unless you qualify for a medical or religious accommodation.