Videojournalist/Videographer - Wvva

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 43 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.

About WVVA:

Nestled in the heart of the Appalachian Mountains in Nature’s Air-Conditioned City, Bluefield, WV, WVVA TV is centrally located to many major markets. The two Virginias are home to world-class white-water rafting, thousands of miles of hiking trails, skiing, and so much more. We love living here!

Job Summary/Description:  

Video Journalist – News Videographer
WVVA, a Gray Local Media station in Bluefield, WV, is looking for a Video Journalist/Videographer! This rare opportunity does not come around often! We are looking for a creative, competitive, motivated visual storyteller to join our award-winning news team! We are looking for a high-energy video journalist with a positive attitude who has experience shooting and editing news stories, conducting interviews, and coordinating live shots with multimedia journalists. The ideal candidate should be knowledgeable with video and editing equipment and have a creative vision for storytelling. We report news on every platform, so you must also be able to utilize social media to serve our audiences.

Duties/Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Shoot and edit compelling, high-quality video for daily news stories and live broadcasts.
• Must be able to utilize all social media platforms.
• Must have strong communication skills and be able to work independently and as part of a team.
• Set up and operate broadcast video cameras, lighting, and audio equipment.
• Must be able to work under exceptionally tight deadlines on a routine basis.
• Maintain assigned equipment and troubleshoot technical issues as needed.
• Proficiently operate a drone when needed.

Qualifications/Requirements:

• 1-2 years of experience as a television video journalist/videographer preferred.
• CFR 14 Part 107 sUAS Drone certification preferred.
• Proficiency in shooting with ENG cameras and strong linear editing skills.
• Proficiency in the use of Live U devices.
• Flexible work schedule required, must be willing to work a variety of shifts as well as holidays.
• Must have a valid driver’s license and pass a motor vehicle records check.

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)

WVVA-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.