VIDEOGRAPHER/ EDITOR - WOWT

Gray Media; Omaha (NE); On-site; USD 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading multimedia company in Omaha seeks a talented Videographer/Editor for their award-winning news team. You will shoot and edit interviews and videos for both on-air and digital platforms. Ideal candidates are energetic, have a passion for news, and can work independently or as part of a collaborative team. A background in broadcast news is preferred, along with strong editorial skills and the ability to work under deadline pressure.

Qualifications

• Prior experience with broadcast news or a related field is preferred.
• Must have solid people skills and be able to function in a team environment.
• Ability to work under constant deadline pressure.

Responsibilities

• Editing of news stories.
• Creative shooting for various platforms.
• Operating live shots.

Skills

Team collaboration

Creative shooting

Editing skills

Job description

Overview

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.

About WOWT: WOWT First Alert 6 is a modern facility equipped with state-of-the-art technology. Our innovative digital, streaming, and broadcast news and First Alert Weather products provide award-winning, life-saving local coverage and effective marketing solutions for local businesses. Omaha is one of the most progressive cities in the Midwest, with a strong market supported by several national industries. The Omaha area boasts an array of top attractions, from the world-famous Henry Doorly Zoo to the NCAA Men\'s College World Series. Omaha is popular for its downtown, which is home to a revitalized riverfront and the Historic Old Market.

Job Summary/Description

WOWT is searching for a talented Videographer/Editor to join our award-winning news team. We’re looking for someone energetic with a passion for news who will shoot and edit interviews and video for on-air and digital platforms. He/she will have a demonstrated ability to work individually or as part of a team, producing compelling packages and other content for WOWT.

Responsibilities

• Editing of news stories
• Creative shooting
• Reporting
• Live shot operation

Qualifications/Requirements

• Prior experience with broadcast news or a related field is preferred.
• Must have solid people skills and be able to function in a “team” environment when working with reporters and producers.
• Ability to operate under constant deadline pressure.
• Ability to sit or stand for long periods of time and to carry moderately heavy camera equipment.

How to Apply

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.

WOWT-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.