Job Summary/Description:
WBTV is looking for an experienced, creative, and talented storyteller to shoot and edit for daily news. We’re looking for a self-motivated, positive-thinking, excellent communicator who can work independently and as part of a team.
Primary duties include gathering video, interviews, editing for broadcast and digital/social platforms, setting up/executing multiple live shots per shift, and other duties as assigned. We encourage growth through individual feedback and collaborative critiques with our Chief Photographer and group Show & Tell sessions. Experience with camera operation and non-linear editing is required. A drone license or interest in obtaining your license is a huge plus.
Please include a reel or examples of your work.
Duties/Responsibilities (but are not limited to) the following:
- Gather video, interviews, and information for news stories, both individually and as part of a reporting team
- Edit video for broadcast and digital/social platforms
- Set up and execute live shots
- Maintaining assigned gear
- Other duties as assigned
Qualifications/Requirements:
- Schedule flexibility is a must. This is a full-time hourly position and may include working overnight, holidays, and weekends as well as some overtime.
- Please apply online and attach a resume with a cover letter as well as a link to samples of work.
- Candidates must be able to successfully complete a pre-employment MVR.
- Must be able to lift at least pounds.
If you feel you’re qualified and want to work with a great group of people, go to , you may type in the job title, station call letters, or click on "apply now", upload your resume, cover letter, and references (include demo reel of work)
(Current employees who are interested in this position can apply through the Gray-TV UltiPro self-service portal) WBTV-TV/Gray Media is a drug-free company AdditionalInfo: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.
NEWS PHOTOGRAPHER/ VIDEOJOURNALIST - WBTV • Charlotte, NC , US