CHIEF PHOTOJOURNALIST - WIS

Job Summary / Description :

WIS is Your First Alert for our community, keeping them informed, prepared, and connected. We are looking for an experienced photojournalist to join our newsroom leadership team. Your vision, creativity, and expertise will play a key role in our storytelling efforts on every screen. As the Chief Photojournalist, you will manage people and equipment, as well as spend time in the field. As the station’s foremost expert on video journalism, you will lead by example by training others, providing constructive feedback, and leading the production of some of our biggest projects. If you’re prepared to lead a talented team and influence WIS with your positive attitude and passion for video storytelling, here’s your chance.

Duties / Responsibilities include, but are not limited to :

• Supervise, train, and work one-on-one with staff members creating visual content
• 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
• Lead by example during big breaking news, weather coverage, and special events
• Drive a company vehicle and / or operate the station's broadcasting trucks
• Manage fleet of station vehicles
• Post content on the station's digital platforms and edit digital video
• Travel as assigned for news coverage

Qualifications / Requirements :

If you feel you’re qualified and want to work with a great group of people, go to , 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 )

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