Digital News Producer/Videographer - Wifr

About Gray Media:

Gray Media, or Gray, is a multimedia company headquartered in Atlanta, Georgia, formally known as Gray Television, Inc. The company is the nation's largest owner of top-rated local television stations and digital assets serving 113 television markets that collectively reach approximately 36 percent of US television households. The portfolio includes 77 markets with the top-rated television station and 100 markets with the first and/or second-highest-rated television station, as well as the largest Telemundo Affiliate group with 45 markets totaling nearly 1.5 million Hispanic TV Households. The company also owns Gray Digital Media, a full-service digital agency offering national and local clients digital marketing strategies with the most advanced digital products and services. Gray's additional media properties include video production companies Raycom Sports, Tupelo Media Group, and PowerNation Studios, and studio production facilities Assembly Atlanta and Third Rail Studios.

We understand that life needs balance. That is why we offer our employees and eligible family members a comprehensive benefits package, including:

• Comprehensive Medical(Rx), Dental, and Vision Coverage


• Health Savings Account with Company contributions


• Flexible Spending Account


• Employer-paid life and disability benefits


• Paid parental leave benefits


• Adoption and Surrogacy Benefits


• 401(k) Plan, including matching and profit-sharing contributions


• Employee Assistance Program


• Voluntary benefits, including Hospital Indemnity, Critical Illness, Accident Insurance, and supplemental life insurance coverage


• Paid Time Off, including Relocation PTO


• Focus on Caring

Salary/Wage:

$18.00/hr.

Shift and Schedule:

The schedule is based on the needs of the station.

Job Type:

Full-Time

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Job Summary/Description:

WIFR Channel 23 has an immediate opening for a Digital News Producer/Videographer. This person will be responsible for content creation; gathering, shooting, and editing news video as well as writing/producing for digital, streaming, and TV platforms. The successful candidate will be driven, very familiar with social media/digital/streaming platforms, tenacious, able to build solid connections with others, and able to tell a good story.

Duties/Responsibilities include, but are not limited to: 

- Produce newscasts (including stacking, writing scripts, editing video, editing copy, making/ordering graphics to fit stories, making maps, coordinating live shots with directors, production staff, and reporters)
- Fill in producer as needed
- Shoot and edit video, as well as gather and write news information for TV and digital platforms
- Computer knowledge, including newsroom software, Microsoft applications, and internet use
- Pitch stories and conduct interviews
- Help with special projects, talent shoots, and live shots when needed
- Demonstrate strong editorial judgement while following journalistic ethics and libel laws
- Ability to maintain professional and ethical conduct at the station and in the community
- Ability to maintain a positive work atmosphere by behaving in a collaborative manner with co-workers, supervisors, and viewers
- Be able to work well under strict deadline pressure
- Flexibility to work varied shifts when necessary, including overnights and weekends
- Perform other job duties as assigned

Qualifications/Requirements:

- College degree in journalism or related field required or equivalent professional experience
- Valid driver's license and good driving record required

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)

WIFR-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.