VIDEOJOURNALIST - KSWO

GRAY MEDIA; Lawton (OK); Vor Ort; USD 42.000 - 66.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

KSWO-TV/Gray Media in Lawton, OK is seeking a full-time photojournalist to join our news team. You’ll gather video, conduct interviews, and produce compelling stories for broadcast and digital platforms.

Ideal candidates have at least an associate or bachelor’s in journalism or related field, non-linear editing experience, and strong writing for TV, web, and social media. MMJ experience welcome; ability to lift up to 35 pounds and on-call shifts a plus.

Qualifikationen

• Associate's or Bachelor's degree in journalism, TV production, or related field (or equivalent experience).
• Non-linear editing experience is required.
• Strong writing for broadcast, web, and OTT platforms.

Aufgaben

• Gather video, interviews, and information for stories.
• Shoot daily live shots and editorials for broadcast.
• Edit stories for television, digital, and social platforms.
• Write, edit, and voice stories for TV and web.
• Regularly post and interact on social media.

Kenntnisse

Non-linear editing

Broadcast writing

Print writing

Computer experience

Ausbildung

Associate's or Bachelor's degree in journalism or related field

Jobbeschreibung

KSWO-Station-Lawton, OK
1401 SE 60th St.
Lawton, OK 73501, USA

KSWO-Station-Lawton, OK
1401 SE 60th St.
Lawton, OK 73501, USA

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 KSWO:

KAUZ CBS Affiliated - KAUZ is a storied station that has been around since 1953. Wichita Falls is ideally located halfway between Oklahoma City and Dallas/Forth Worth metroplex. Our region is known for the rugged beauty of the Wichita Mountains and the National Wildlife Refuge, a hiker's paradise. Affordable living, great outdoor adventures, and close proximity to major cities and their attractions make the Lawton- Wichita Falls market an exciting Opportunity for career growth.

Job Summary/Description:

KAUZ is looking for a full-time photojournalist to join our news team. We're looking for someone with an eye for news and someone with the creativity to tell stories through the lens of their camera. You must be self-motivated, have good communication skills, and be able to work both independently and as part of a team. Primary duties include gathering video, interviews, and information, editing for broadcast and digital/ social platforms, setting up/ executing live shots, and other duties as assigned. MMJ and producing experience also welcomed, but not required.

Duties/Responsibilities include (but are not limited to):

• Gathering video, sound, graphics for stories
• Shooting daily live shots
• Editing stories/newscasts
• Gathering and confirming information
• Writing, editing, and voicing stories for television, web, OTT
• Regular social media posting and interaction

Qualifications/Requirements:

• Associate's or Bachelor's degree in journalism, TV production, or related field; equivalent experience considered
• Non-linear editing experience
• Computer Experience
• Broadcast and print writing
• Ability to lift to 35 pounds
• Flexible schedule with on-call assignments
• MVR check and pre-employment

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 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 the ability of Gray's employees to perform their job duties may result in discipline up to and including discharge.

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

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