About Gray Media:
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 WCTV:
WCTV is the dominant #1 CBS Affiliate in Tallahassee, with a coverage area of about 19 counties in North Florida and South Georgia. We are a well-established newsroom, where rising talent has an opportunity to learn from and grow with experienced anchors and reporters. The expectations are high in our newsroom. As the leader in the market, our work has never been more important. The right candidate can expect to cover everything from breaking news to severe weather, major political headlines, and heartfelt features.
Job Summary/Description:
The #1 CBS affiliate in Florida's capital city has an opening for a video editor/videographer for the most-watched morning news in the region. Video is one of our top commodities, and we are looking for the right candidate to support our on-air and online efforts. This position is an important part of our team! An eye for video sequencing, shooting compelling footage, and visually telling a story are crucial to our success. This is an excellent opportunity to do meaningful work at a news station that is committed to bringing top-notch newscasts to the community.
Duties/Responsibilities include, but not limited to:
• Supports the visual mission of the newsroom by using strong sequencing and match cuts
• Edits locally acquired and feed video for multiple broadcasts
• Ingests, Processes, and Pushes feed material from local crews in the field
• Shooting footage in the field as assigned
• Operating portable live unit, and conducting live shots from the field
• Understands broadcast journalism best practices and legalities
• Helps maintain archive and logs for FCC reporting
• Share video with newsgathering partners
• Supports newscast and digital producing teams by selecting video and soundbites and writing scripts if necessary
Qualifications/Requirements:
• Non-linear editing experience
• Degree in journalism or communications
• A valid driver's license, good driving record, and proof of insurability
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)
WCTV-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.
Gray Media encourages all new employees to be fully vaccinated against the coronavirus virus before the first workday.