Live Broadcast Photographer & Director

GRAY MEDIA; Saginaw (MI); On-site; USD 40,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

WNEM-TV/Gray Media in Michigan seeks a Photographer/Director to gather news for broadcast, web, and other platforms. You will shoot compelling stories, operate an ENG truck, and oversee Ignite automation during live newscasts and special projects. You will also edit non-linear video and integrate MOS graphics into rundowns.

The role requires hands-on photography, control room experience, and the ability to execute high-quality productions with brand-focused storytelling in a fast-paced newsroom.

Qualifications

• High school diploma required.
• Bachelor's degree in broadcast television production is a plus.
• Minimum two years of experience in a live broadcast television environment with hands-on photographer and control room experience preferred.
• Non-linear editing experience preferred.
• Valid driver's license with good driving record.

Responsibilities

• Photographs and edits news, weather, and sports materials.
• Transmits and records news, weather, and sports videos and/or audio feeds, including ENG feeds.
• Operates LiveU, ENG, and/or SNG van and associated equipment.
• Sets up and operates lighting equipment.
• Performs limited newsgathering functions.
• Operates and maintains Ignite automations during the newscast.
• Directs and switches live newscasts and special project reports to ensure all show elements are executed flawlessly.
• Troubleshoots technical issues as they occur.
• Collaborates with promotion and news employees to develop pre-production elements.
• Directs special projects.
• Performs non-linear editing (and associated functions) for promotion, commercial ingestion and duplication, satellite operations, promo ingestion, news and sales projects.
• Utilizes graphics in support of the branding and editorial philosophy of the station’s newscast.

Skills

Photography

Video editing

Live broadcast

Control room operations

Ignite automation

Driver's license

Education

High school diploma

Bachelor's degree in broadcast television production

Tools

Ignite automation software

Job description

WNEM-TV/Gray Media in Michigan seeks a Photographer/Director to gather news for broadcast, web, and other platforms. You will shoot compelling stories, operate an ENG truck, and oversee Ignite automation during live newscasts and special projects. You will also edit non-linear video and integrate MOS graphics into rundowns.

The role requires hands-on photography, control room experience, and the ability to execute high-quality productions with brand-focused storytelling in a fast-paced newsroom.