Photographer/Editor - Kwqc

About Gray Media:

Today, we are a growing multimedia company headquartered in Atlanta, Georgia. We are the nation's largest owner of top-rated local television stations and digital assets serving 117 full-power television markets that collectively reach approximately 37% of US television households. The portfolio includes 80 markets with the top-rated television station and 100 markets with the first- and/or second-highest-rated television station in average all-day ratings across 116 such markets measured by Nielsen in 2025. We also own the largest Telemundo Affiliate group, with 47 markets, and Gray Digital Media, a full-service digital agency offering national and local clients digital marketing strategies and the most advanced digital products and services. Our 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.

About KWQC:

KWQC is the #1 station in the Quad Cities. KWQC has the most experienced team in the market. Our mission is to keep our viewers safe and informed while guiding them through the ever-evolving digital world. The Quad Cities area itself is a vibrant hub on the Mississippi River, offering a fantastic quality of life with a lively arts scene, beautiful parks, diverse dining, and a welcoming community spirit. It's a place where you can truly connect, both professionally and personally.

Job Summary/Description:

Are you a visual storyteller who lives for the rush of breaking news? Do you have an eye for powerful images and the "go-getter" energy to be the first on the scene? We’re looking for a Photojournalist/Editor at KWQC who is passionate about the Quad Cities and ready to own the story, whether it’s capturing a massive breaking news event, running a flawless live shot, or getting content to our digital team before the competition even arrives. If you’re ready to move fast and make an impact across every screen, we want to talk to you.

Duties/Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

* Own the lens: Capture compelling, high-quality visuals and sound that bring stories to life for our audience in the Quad Cities.
* Drive breaking news: Respond with urgency to developing stories, getting on the scene quickly and safely to provide real-time coverage.
* Master the live shot: Set up and execute live shots for broadcast and digital streaming, ensuring our viewers are right there with us as news happens.
* Edit with impact: Use non-linear editing tools to craft tight, engaging stories for our newscasts and digital platforms under tight deadlines.
* Feed the digital beast: Work closely with our digital team to get video, photos, and updates out to our apps and social media channels instantly.
* Collaborate like a pro: Partner with reporters and producers to ensure every story is visually strong and editorially sound.
* Maintain the gear: Take pride in your equipment, ensuring cameras, vehicles, and editing systems are always mission-ready.

Qualifications/Requirements:

* A "go-getter" mindset: You don't wait for the news to come to you; you go find it with a high sense of urgency.
* Visual storytelling chops: You have a strong eye for composition and a knack for finding the "human" element in every frame.
* Technical proficiency: Experience with professional cameras, non-linear editing (like Edius or Adobe Premiere), and live-shot technology.
* Digital-first speed: You understand that "news happens now" and you’re committed to getting content online quickly.
* Quad Cities passion: You care about this community and want to tell the stories that matter to the people who live here.
* Cool under pressure: You thrive in the chaos of breaking news and can deliver high-quality work when the clock is ticking.
* Flexibility: News doesn't follow a 9-to-5 schedule; you’re ready to work various shifts, including weekends and holidays, as the story demands.

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)

KWQC-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.