What are the responsibilities and job description for the EDITOR/ VIDEOGRAPHER (EVENING) - WCTV 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, reaching 36 percent of US television households.
We constantly strive for excellence. By upgrading to the latest technology and seeking new ways to stay on top in our markets, we focus on training and developing 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 for the most-watched evening 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 visual mission of 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
• 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 are interested 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, and references
(Current employees who are interested in this position can apply through the Gray-TV UltiPro self-service portal)
WCTV-TV/Gray Television, Inc. is a drug-free company
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.
Gray Television encourages all new employees to be fully vaccinated against the coronavirus virus prior to or by the first workday.
