What are the responsibilities and job description for the CHIEF VISUAL STORYTELLER - WVLT position at Gray Television?
About Gray Television:
Gray Television 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 WVLT:
WVLT is located in beautiful Knoxville, Tennessee. In addition to producing 34 hours of newscasts each week on CBS affiliate WVLT, the station takes advantage of its co-owned CW-affiliate and to expand its news audience by producing two hours of additional weekday morning news and nightly 10 p.m. newscast. At the door step of the Smoky Mountains and on the banks of the Tennessee River, Knoxville is the 61st largest television market in the country. In addition to being home to the University of Tennessee’s flagship campus, Knoxville sports a walkable downtown, a sophisticated mix of culture and cuisine, a diverse and robust employment sector, advanced medical care, and many amenities typically only found in major metropolitan areas in a city that retains a small-town feel.
Job Summary/Description:
WVLT is looking for an experienced, creative, and energetic storyteller, who understands the power of video, sound and images to create compelling TV. You will be part of the newsroom leadership team who works collaboratively with all photographers and multimedia journalists on their storytelling. You'll also identify engaging visual content opportunities and understand where that content best aligns with emerging product goals and our brand; encourage innovation, risk-taking, and powerful visual storytelling; be a newsroom leader and a bold voice in editorial discussions and opportunities; and help lead in the production of news, weather and sports special programming efforts.
Duties and responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
- Part of the newsroom leadership team who works collaboratively with all photographers and multimedia journalists on their storytelling.
- Ideal candidate will identify engaging visual content opportunities and understand where that content best aligns with emerging product goals and our brand.
- Person needs to be a skilled communicator and understand how to manage multiple projects and team members, so management experience is a plus.
- Encourage innovation, risk-taking and powerful visual storytelling
- Be a newsroom leader and a bold voice in editorial discussions and opportunities
- Assist and help lead in the production of news, weather and sports special programming efforts
Qualifications/Requirements:
- At least 3 years working in a television or digital newsroom, or other relevant experience
- Able to handle multiple projects, and quick deadlines
- Knowledge of ENPS, Edius, Bitcentral, photojournalism, editing, and content management systems used in our newsroom
Qualified, interested applicants may 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
Additional Info:
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, and 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.
