CHIEF VIDEOJOURNALIST - KOLD Job at Gray Media in Tucson

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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 KOLD : 13 News is a Gray Television station and the CBS affiliate in Tucson, Arizona. We are the best local television station in Southern Arizona and the #1 digital platform. We are committed to the highest standards of excellence in our local news, entertainment, information, and public service programming. We produce 62 hours of live, televised newscasts per week between KOLD and our shared services partner, KMSB Fox 11.

Job Summary / Description : Southern Arizona’s most-watched station, KOLD / KMSB, is looking for an experienced chief videojournalist. This is a working chief position, so you will manage people and equipment as well as spend time in the field. In addition to shooting and editing news stories, the chief will manage gear, recruit and train new photojournalists, provide feedback to the videography team, and perform other operational duties as assigned. The ideal candidate will have a positive attitude, a desire to develop the visual storytelling staff, a track record of producing award-winning content and teams, and be energized by a fast-paced news environment.

Duties / Responsibilities include, but are not limited to :

Supervise, train photojournalist staff

Maintain all photography gear, broadband / bonded cellular live devices (LiveU or similar)

Communicate and coordinate with the engineering department for gear and vehicle maintenance, repair, insurance certification, etc.

Shoot and edit video and sound for broadcast and publication on all the station's multimedia platforms

Meet tight deadlines and work well under pressure

Practice journalistic and ethical integrity

Gather news independently or as part of a team

Be at work during big breaking news, weather coverage, and special events

Drive a company vehicle and / or operate the station's broadcasting trucks

Post content on the station's digital platforms and edit digital video

Travel as assigned for news coverage

Qualifications / Requirements :

Bachelor's degree in journalism and / or communications, or related field, or equivalent professional experience

5+ years’ experience as a videographer and video editor (previous experience as a chief photographer preferred)

Proven experience as a digital video storyteller with strong camera and editing skills

Experience with Edius and field gear preferred

Demo reel

Organizational skills for completing multiple projects with varying production timelines

Excellent communication skills

Willingness and flexibility to work a variety of shifts, including mornings, afternoons, late nights, holidays, and weekends

Ability to stand, sit, lift / carry up to 50 lbs., and work in all outdoor elements as assigned

Valid driver's license, good driving record

Have or be willing to obtain a drone pilot's license and coach / train the rest of the team to do so as well

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 the main “apply now” option, 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. KOLD-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.

Seniority level : Mid-Senior level

Employment type : Full-time

Job function : Marketing, Public Relations, and Writing / Editing

Industries : Broadcast Media Production and Distribution

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