VIDEOGRAPHER/ EDITOR - WILX

GRAY MEDIA; Lansing (MI); On-site; USD 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Gray Media’s WILX-TV in Lansing, MI, is seeking a dynamic photographer to shoot and edit video for broadcasts, web, and social media. The Photographer works with reporters or solo across multiple platforms.

Candidates should be organized, detail-oriented, able to meet deadlines, and enthusiastic about local news. The role requires owning transportation, reliable communication, and a willingness to work varied hours.

Qualifications

• Degree in television production or photography desired but not required.
• Previous newsroom experience is desired.
• Strong photography skills and ability to think creatively under deadlines.
• Must demonstrate solid news judgment.
• Must have a valid driver’s license.

Responsibilities

• Strong photography and non-linear editing skills.
• Meet deadlines and work under pressure.
• Work flexible hours, including any hour of the day.
• Provide own transportation to work.
• Must be contactable by phone.
• Demonstrate excellent verbal and written communication.
• Work independently or in a team as required.
• Show initiative and creativity in photography.
• Perform additional duties as assigned by management.

Skills

Strong photography

Non-linear editing

News judgment

Verbal communication

Education

Degree in television production or photography

Tools

Valid driver's license

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 and 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 WILX:

WILX, the highly rated NBC affiliate located in Lansing, Michigan, for more than 60 years, is on a growth trajectory. WILX currently produces 33 hours of news per week and is growing. A market leader in news, digital, and social media, WILX News 10 is home to Emmy Award-winning reporters and a recipient of the Michigan Association of Broadcasters “Station of the Year” award. WILX is a breaking news and weather station, with a strong emphasis on original, local reporting. Our respected main anchors live here and have made WILX their career home. This includes the longest-running sportscaster in the state of Michigan. Our newsroom leadership is known for developing young journalists. Mid-Michigan (Lansing/Jackson area) is a big news market, home to the state capital and Michigan State University. It is a vibrant, diverse, stable area and a great place to live and work. Lansing is just an hour away from Grand Rapids, downtown Detroit, and a day-trip “up north” for some of the most beautiful places in the country. If you love lakes, boating, fishing, camping, beaches, downhill skiing, wine, craft brew, Broadway shows, Big 10 sports, minor-league baseball, NFL/NBA/NHL games…Michigan has it all!

Job Summary/Description:

The general purpose of this position is to generate content for broadcasts, the web channel, and social media. The Photographer’s primary focus will be to shooting/editing video and general news gathering, either teamed with a reporter or solo across various media channels.

Qualified individuals will be able to work well in a fast-paced, rapidly changing environment, be self-motivated, flexible, extremely organized, very detail-oriented; tenacious, yet tactful; strong problem solver; able to work well under pressure in order to meet deadlines, and will have a positive attitude.

Duties/Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Strong photography and non-linear editing skills
• Ability to meet deadlines
• Must be able to work any hour of the day when required
• Must provide own transportation to work
• Company must be able to contact you by phone
• Must have excellent verbal and written skills
• Must be able to work individually and/or in a group setting
• Should show individual initiative and creativity in photography skills
• Other duties as assigned by Operations Manager and News Director

Qualifications/Requirements:

• Must demonstrate solid news judgment
• Degree in television production or photography desired but not required.
• Previous newsroom experience as employee or intern desired
• Strong photography skills and ability to think creatively under constant deadline pressure
• Ability to operate photography and editing equipment as assignedLi>Valid driver’s license

Technical Requirements:

• Knowledge of computers, cameras, and editing equipment

Physical Requirements:

• Must be able to lift and carry equipment weighing up to 50 pounds
• Must Have Regular and timely attendance & flexibility for Changing Operational Needs
• Job descriptions are subject to change at the discretion of management.

WILX-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 Gray’s employees' ability to perform their job duties may result in discipline, up to and including discharge.

Equal Opportunity Employer This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws.For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.