Photographer/Editor

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 WHNS:

Fox Carolina is located in Greenville, South Carolina, consistently named one of the best small cities in the US. Our DMA (#36) includes Asheville, NC, and offers a competitive news environment. Fox Carolina is emerging as the news leader, producing 13 hours of news each weekday. Our team of award-winning professionals thrives in a fast-paced, yet fun, environment.

Greenville has an amazing downtown scene, revolving around the Reedy River, five-star restaurants and breweries, and miles and miles of walking trails. For outdoor enthusiasts, the Upstate and Western North Carolina offer lakes, mountains, and historical landmarks all within a short drive. Greenville continues to be named a top small city, a top foodie city, and one of the best places for young professionals in the country.

Job Summary/Description:

WHNS Fox Carolina is looking for a photographer/editor who excels at identifying, gathering, and editing powerful images and compelling sound. The photographer/editor shoots and edits videos of news events and is responsible for capturing the visuals of news stories and editing all forms of media for daily news broadcasts, continuous news platforms, and other special projects, as needed. This position shoots stories in a compelling and brand-focused way. The ideal candidate should be familiar with the latest editing tools, and able to enhance our stories with creative use of graphics, photos, and other images. In addition to editing news shows, this person must be able to handle photography assignments and have the ability to operate a live shot and other multimedia equipment.

Duties/responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

* Shooting video, but mostly editing, multiple news videos for newscasts
* Collaborating with producers, and other newsroom members toward the goal of selecting and editing the best visuals to represent newscast content
* Working with accuracy and attention to detail under multiple daily deadlines
* The position includes solo work, as well as working with reporters and anchors on live shots, investigative/promotable content, and special projects, including live, and remote broadcasts
* You will shoot and edit video for daily news broadcasts and all the station’s digital
* You must have solid news judgment, excellent communication skills, and the ability to problem solve. Writing skills are a plus

Qualifications/Requirements:

* Completion of high school, or equivalent
* College degree preferred
* Two years of related news experience
* Must have a desire to win, a positive attitude, and the ability to reflect on your work and apply feedback
* Must be able to work quickly and multi-task under deadline pressure and breaking news
* Ability to work long hours, weekends, and overnights for breaking news and specialized coverage
*Attention to detail while multi-tasking is a top priority

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

WHNS-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.

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