Job Description
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 45 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 WTOC: WTOC is a legacy station with a proud history in local news. If you're looking for an environment to grow and learn alongside a top-tier team of visual journalists, this is your chance.
WTOC is located in beautiful historic Savannah, GA, which was recently named the third-best city in the U.S. by Travel and Leisure. The station excels in creating effective commercials for our advertising clients. We also create promotional campaigns for our #1 news programs that inform and engage the viewer. WTOC is the number one news source in The Hostess City. As Savannah's first TV station, WTOC's community roots run deep. In fact, our call letters stand for Welcome To Our City.
Job Summary/Description: WTOC is looking for its next great visual storyteller! We're looking for a self-motivated, excellent communicator and videographer who can work 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 per shift, observing and relaying information to the newsroom, and other duties as assigned. Training will be provided on all duties.
WTOC is 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, knowledge in ENG cameras, using cellular Live broadcast devices (LiveU), and other duties as assigned.
Duties/Responsibilities include (but are not limited to):
- Gathering video and sound for stories
- Shoot daily live shots
- Editing stories for television, web
- Contribute to the entire editorial process, including sourcing, enterprising, gathering, story construction, and presentation
Qualifications/Requirements: This can be an entry-level job or open to someone with more experience behind a camera. - Associate or Bachelor's degree in journalism, TV production, or related field- equivalent experience considered
- Non-linear editing experience preferred but not required
- Proven ability to post content on social media platforms
- Ability to lift up to 35 pounds
- Flexible schedule with on-call assignments
- MVR check in pre-employment
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 ) WTOC-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.
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Local area, Flexible hours, Shift work,