Videographer

About Gray Media:
Gray Media, or Gray, is a multimedia company headquartered in Atlanta, Georgia, formally known as Gray Television, Inc. The company is the nation’s largest owner of top-rated local television stations and digital assets serving 113 television markets that collectively reach approximately 36 percent of US television households. The portfolio includes 77 markets with the top-rated television station and 100 markets with the first and/or second-highest-rated television station, as well as the largest Telemundo Affiliate group with 45 markets totaling nearly 1.5 million Hispanic TV Households. The company also owns Gray Digital Media, a full-service digital agency offering national and local clients digital marketing strategies with the most advanced digital products and services. Gray’s 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.

We understand that life needs balance. That is why we offer our employees and eligible family members a comprehensive benefits package, including:

• Comprehensive Medical(Rx), Dental, and Vision Coverage
• Health Savings Account with Company contributions
• Flexible Spending Account
• Employer-paid life and disability benefits
• Paid parental leave benefits
• Adoption and Surrogacy Benefits
• 401(k) Plan, including matching and profit-sharing contributions
• Employee Assistance Program
• Voluntary benefits, including Hospital Indemnity, Critical Illness, Accident Insurance, and supplemental life insurance coverage
• Paid Time Off, including Relocation PTO
• Focus on Caring

Salary/Wage: $50,000 – $65,000/yr.
Shift and Schedule: Mon. – Fri. (or at Manager’s Discretion)
Job Type: Full-Time

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About WOIO/WUAB:
WOIO-19 and WUAB-43 are the CBS and CW Affiliates in Cleveland, Ohio, as well as WTCL, the only Telemundo station in the Cleveland DMA. We produce 69.5 hours of live, local news, weather, and sports every week and deliver content on a 24/7 basis on our digital platforms on WOIO and WUAB, and 10+ hours of news on WTCL/WOHZ.

Job Summary/Description:
We are looking for a talented videojournalist to shoot and edit news stories, conduct interviews, and coordinate live shots with reporters. The ideal candidate should be knowledgeable with video and editing equipment and have a creative vision for storytelling.

Duties/Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
• Operate the field camera
• Ability to quickly edit
• Lighting knowledge
• Comfortable conducting interviews

To thrive in this position, you’ll need:
• Ability to tell stories using video, utilizing natural sound and creative editing techniques
• Hands-on experience with editing software
• Able to conduct interviews to get information
• Must be able to lift/carry camera equipment ranging from 20lbs to 25lbs
• Valid driver’s license and excellent driving record
• Good decision-making skills and news judgment

Qualifications/Requirements:
• Applicant must have two years of experience as a news Videographer/Editor.
• Have a solid understanding of news program production.
• Degree in Journalism/Communications with videography and non-linear editing.
• Proven experience as a digital video storyteller with strong camera and editing skills (experience with Edius is a plus).
• A demo reel is required.
• Strong photography skills and the ability to think creatively under constant deadline pressure.
• Skilled in lighting under various conditions.
• Ability to prioritize and address multiple projects with varying production timelines.
• Must be a highly motivated self-starter, able to work well alone and as part of a team.
• Excellent communication and organizational skills.
• Valid driver’s license.

WOIO/WUAB-TV/Gray Media is a drug-free company

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.

(Current employees who are interested in this position can apply through the Gray-TV UltiPro self-service portal)

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.