NEWS PHOTOGRAPHER/ EDITOR - WAVE/WDRB

Gray Media, Inc.; Louisville (KY); On-site; USD 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

WAVE-TV/Gray Media is seeking a talented videographer and editor to join our award-winning news team. You will shoot and edit news stories, conduct interviews, and coordinate live shots with reporters, bringing high energy and a positive attitude to storytelling.

The ideal candidate will have experience shooting and editing for television, knowledge of video equipment, and a creative vision. Flexible hours, including mornings, evenings, and weekends, are required as part of our dynamic newsroom.

Qualifications

• Experience as a photographer and editor preferred.
• Drone certification a plus.
• Flexible hours; able to work mornings, afternoons, evenings, nights, holidays, weekends, and overtime.

Responsibilities

• Shooting and editing video and sound for all multimedia platforms.
• Must be capable of gathering news as part of a team or on your own.
• Responsible for maintaining assigned gear, operating various vehicles and equipment.
• Driving a company vehicle and any other duties as assigned.

Skills

Photography

Video editing

Drone certification

Job description

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 of such markets that were measured by Nielsen in 2025. We also own the largest Telemundo Affiliate group with 46 markets and Gray Digital Media, a full-service digital agency offering national and local clients digital marketing strategies with 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 WAVE:

WDRB+WAVE has more than 100 journalists serving Kentuckiana. The newsroom is among the largest in the country. Our mission will focus on community impact, around-the-clock breaking news, weather, sports, and powerful investigative journalism. As part of the Gray Media family, WDRB+WAVE is on the leading edge of innovation, constantly investing in the tools and technology to best serve our audiences on all screens with original and local multi-platform content. WDRB+WAVE is in the heart of downtown Louisville, where technology, filmmaking, tourism, sports, education, health, and music make Louisville one of the most industry-diverse metro areas in the nation.

Job Summary/Description:

WDRB+WAVE is looking for a talented videographer and editor to join our award‑winning news team. We're looking for someone with high energy and a positive attitude who has experience shooting and editing news stories, conducting interviews, and coordinating live shots with reporters. The ideal candidate should be knowledgeable with video and editing equipment and have a creative vision for storytelling.

Duties/Responsibilities will include (but are not limited to):

• Responsible for shooting and editing video and sound for all multimedia platforms
• Must be capable of gathering news as part of a team or on your own
• Responsible for maintaining assigned gear, operating various vehicles and equipment
• Driving a company vehicle and any other duties as assigned

Qualifications/Requirements:

• Experience as a photographer and editor preferred
• Drone certification a plus
• Flexible work hours required; must be willing and able to work a variety of shifts including but not limited to: mornings, afternoons, evenings, late nights, holidays, weekends, and possible overtime hours

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.

WAVE-TV/Gray Media is a drug‑free company

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