PHOTOGRAPHER/ DIRECTOR - WNEM

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

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 47 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 WNEM:

At WNEM, it is our job and inherent desire to be the best local television station in the Mid- Michigan market and the #1 digital platform across the state, region, and the country. We are committed to the highest standards of excellence in our local news, entertainment, information, and public service programming.
We have the top-rated news station plus broadcast website. We are a Midsize market with opportunity to grow. We are a self-starting team driven for success with unique selling opportunities for a creative seller. Essential to that effort is a foundation of honesty and integrity, qualities which help us earn and build trust with our viewers, co-workers, and business partners.

Job Description/Summary:

The Photographer/Director gathers news for broadcast, web, and other platforms of the future. The successful candidate must be able to shoot stories in a compelling and brand-focused. This person must be able to operate an ENG truck. In addition, this person oversees the operation of the Ignite automation system and will execute live newscasts and special projects from that terminal. The Photographer/Editor also performs non-linear editing of promotion and news elements, enters graphics into newscast rundowns using MOS, and creates pre-production elements.

Duties/Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• 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.

Qualifications/Requirements:

• Completion of high school, or equivalent.
• Bachelor's degree in broadcast television production or media is a plus.
• Minimum two years of experience in a live broadcast television environment with hands-on experience as a photographer and in a control room, including switching, audio, graphics, character generator, robotics, and automated rundown software preferred.
• Non-linear editing experience preferred.
• Experience operating and maintaining
• Ignite automation tools and software preferred.
• Valid driver's license with good driving record.

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

AdditionalInfo:

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 at every location where 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 Gray’s employees' ability to perform their job duties may result in discipline, up to and including discharge.

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