NEWS VIDEOGRAPHER - WEEK

Gray Media

East Peoria (IL)

On-site

USD 26,050 - 31,684

Full time

14 days+

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Benefits offered by this job

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

Job summary

A leading multimedia company is seeking a full-time NEWS VIDEOGRAPHER for its East Peoria, IL station. The role involves shooting and editing video for news, operating drone cameras, and working under tight deadlines. Candidates should have strong video skills, creativity, and familiarity with non-linear editing software like Edius. A valid driver's license is required, and flexible scheduling is necessary. The company offers a competitive pay range of $18.91 to $23.00 per hour, based on experience.

Qualifications

  • Candidates should demonstrate strong video skills, creativity, and proficiency in non-linear editing.
  • Applicants must have a valid driver's license and a clean driving record.
  • This position requires flexible scheduling.

Responsibilities

  • Shoot and edit video of news events.
  • Using our news drone for creative video.
  • Work with reporters in shooting, editing video for news stories.
  • Manage and run live cameras.
  • Conduct interviews and calls to gather basic information.
  • Care for and manage assigned camera equipment.
  • Help log interviews and write short stories, as needed.
  • Assist in identifying potential news story ideas.

Skills

Ability to shoot video using professional-grade equipment
Basic technical knowledge of professional camera equipment
Familiarity with nonlinear editing systems
Skilled in lighting for interviews
Previous newsroom experience preferred
Ability to work well with others
Proven ability to manage high stress under tight deadlines

Tools

Edius

Job description

Apply for the NEWS VIDEOGRAPHER - WEEK role at Gray Media.

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.

Benefits
  • 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
Salary/Wage

$18.91 - $23.00/hr. (based on experience)

Shift and Schedule

Flexible

Job Type

Full-Time

Job Summary/Description

WEEK Television, Inc., the NBC and ABC affiliates in Peoria, Illinois, has an immediate opening for a full-time videographer. Candidates should demonstrate strong video skills, creativity, and proficiency in non-linear editing. The position will require undergoing training and testing to become a licensed drone pilot and operate the station’s drone camera. Applicants must have a valid driver's license and a clean driving record. This position requires flexible scheduling, as well.

Responsibilities
  • Shoot and edit video of news events
  • Using our news drone for creative video
  • Work with reporters in shooting, editing video for news stories
  • Manage and run live cameras
  • Conduct interviews and calls to gather basic information
  • Care for and manage assigned camera equipment
  • Help log interviews and write short stories, as needed
  • Assist in identifying potential news story ideas
Qualifications
  • Ability to shoot video using professional-grade equipment
  • Basic technical knowledge of professional camera equipment
  • Familiarity with nonlinear editing systems (experience with Edius is a plus)
  • Skilled in lighting for interviews
  • Previous newsroom experience preferred
  • Ability to work well with others
  • Proven ability to manage high stress under tight deadlines

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)

WEEK-TV/Gray Media is a drug-free company

Additional Information

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.

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