PHOTOGRAPHER/EDITOR (F/T) - WKYT

Gray Media; Lexington (KY); Vor Ort; USD 42.000 - 65.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

WKYT-TV/Gray Media is seeking a Full-Time Videographer/Editor in Lexington, KY. The role focuses on storytelling through compelling visuals, sound, and pacing, going beyond basic shots to craft engaging news packages.

You will work closely with reporters, MMJs, and producers, using modern gear to capture and edit material that informs and engages our viewers. This is a fast-paced newsroom position requiring creativity and reliability.

Qualifikationen

• Creative shooting and editing experience for news packages.
• Must be a self-starter with a can-do attitude and strong deadline discipline.

Aufgaben

• Shoot and edit news packages for on-air broadcast.
• Turn scripts into broadcast-ready video with natural sound.
• Capture field visuals with strong storytelling.
• Collaborate with reporters, MMJs, and producers.

Kenntnisse

Creative shooting

Editing

Self-starter

Deadline-driven

Jobbeschreibung

About Gray Media

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 WKYT

WKYT-TV is home to the CBS and CW affiliates in beautiful Lexington, KY. The station sits amongst picturesque horse farms in the Thoroughbred Capital of the World.

The Lexington DMA (#63) provides a competitive news environment, and WKYT has emerged as the news leader, producing over 11.5 hours of news per day. Our team of award-winning professionals thrives in a fast-paced, yet fun, environment.

Lexington is home to a thriving downtown scene, phenomenal restaurants and breweries, and, of course, Keeneland Race Course, the most beautiful horse track you'll ever visit. For outdoor enthusiasts, Red River Gorge and the Appalachian Mountains are calling your name. And in the summers, Lake Cumberland is just a short drive south to get your boating fix.

Lexington is home to the University of Kentucky, where basketball is a way of life! Once you see a game at historic Rupp Arena, your life will never be the same!

Job Summary/Description

WKYT, home to Lexington's highest-rated newscasts, is looking for a Full-Time Videographer/Editor.

We are looking for someone who is a driven storyteller and knows photography is more than wide, medium, and tight shots. When it comes to a microphone, you use it as a tool for gathering sound and taking people to a place in time rather than just an object for sound bites.

As a News Editor, we’re looking for someone who can take a script and make it sing with natural sound, tremendous visuals you’ve gathered in the field, or pulled from our visual journalists.

We've got all the tools you will need to succeed. From next-generation cameras and laptop editors to a staff of talented Photographers, MMJ’s, Reporters and Producers that all share a desire to tell great stories and be the best.

Please note, primary job duties and responsibilities include, but are not limited to the information listed above.

Qualifications/Requirements

• Creative shooting and editing
• Being a self-starter, not being afraid to ask questions, having a can-do attitude, and being deadline-driven

WKYT-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.