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 KNOE:
KNOE-TV 8 News is an award-winning television station and news organization located in Monroe, Louisiana, covering northeast Louisiana, Union and Ashley Counties in Arkansas, and Warren and Adams Counties in Mississippi. KNOE-TV is owned by Atlanta-based Gray Media and is a sister station to ABC affiliate KAQY. Our offices and studios are located on Oliver Road in Monroe, and our transmitter is located in the town of Columbia in Caldwell Parish. Since our first broadcast day on September 27, 1953, KNOE-TV has offered the best news, entertainment, weather, sports, and investigative reporting. Besides providing high-quality programming from both the CBS and ABC television networks, we also offer programs from the Gulf Coast Sports and Entertainment network. For further information, please visit www.knoe.com.
Job Summary/Description:
The videographer's responsibility is to gather necessary raw materials to tell timely, relevant stories on a variety of platforms in support of the station brand, focusing on Friday Night Blitz. The employee actively engages in the process of enterprising original content, records the necessary pictures/video and sound to tell stories, and edits in a fair and accurate manner.
Duties/Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
- Is thoroughly trained in the proper use of station video recording equipment, editing equipment, live equipment, and supplemental equipment.
- Uses equipment in a professional manner and is committed to a product that is focused, color-balanced, properly lighted, well-framed, steady, and creative.
- Cares for, treats with respect, and assists in the maintenance of all equipment used in the field, equipment used at the station, station vehicles, and other station equipment/property.
- Immediately reports malfunctions/damage to the immediate supervisor.
- Accepts financial responsibility for excessive damage caused to company-owned equipment, up to and including insurance deductibles and full replacement costs as determined by the general manager and department head.
- Is a creative videographer/storyteller who strives to present stories in a unique manner.
- He/she seeks out the best subjects for video and sound; edits for clarity, creativity, and professionalism while being committed to the accuracy of the finished product.
Qualifications/Requirements:
- The successful candidate will be creative, extremely detail-oriented, and have very strong problem-solving, multi-tasking, and communication skills
- Positive and professional attitude in a fast-paced and dynamic environment under deadline pressure
- Must have advanced editing skills
- Must have experience recording football highlights and have experience with live shots
- Ability to carry and operate ENG and related gear, and drive the station vehicle
- Valid driver's license with good driving record/drug screening
- Able to work well with a team
- Flexible to work mornings, nights, and weekends
- Able to sit and stand for extended periods. Able to climb and work on ladders and comfortably lift 30 pounds or more
- Computer literacy is a must
- Strong grasp of visual design, grammar, and spelling
- Previous television experience is required.
- Experience with ENPS and non-linear editing systems is a definite plus
If you feel you’re qualified and want to work with a great group of people, go tohttps://gray.tv/careers#currentopenings, you may type in the job title, station call letters, or click on"apply now", upload your resume, and cover letter
(Current employees who are interested in this position can apply through theGray-TV UltiPro self-service portal)
KNOE-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.
