PHOTOJOURNALIST - KCBD

About Gray Media:

Gray Media is a leading media company that owns and operates high-quality stations in 113 television markets that collectively reach 36 percent of US television households.

We constantly strive for excellence. Through upgrading to the latest technology and seeking new ways to stay on top in our markets, we focus on training and development of the best and brightest employees in the business.

About KCBD:

KCBD NewsChannel 11 is the NBC affiliate in Lubbock, Texas, and the dominant #1 station in the market. From our new state-of-the-art newsroom, control room, and studios, we produce more than 50 hours of local news programming each week, across our NBC, FOX, and Telemundo stations. Our 24/7 digital platforms also dominate in content and engagement.

Our award-winning newsroom is welcoming and collaborative, offering the training, support, and culture for creative journalists to thrive and grow. We are here to build you up, while you learn, working alongside many seasoned industry veterans.

Lubbock is a fast-growing metro of 325,000+, with a strong, stable economy and low cost of living. There is always something to do, including Big 12 Athletics, museums and art galleries, live music and entertainment, and many athletic and leisure activities.

Job Summary/Description:

KCBD is looking for a talented photojournalist to join our team. The ideal candidate will be a creative shooter and editor who coordinates with producers, reporters, and other team members to create news content across multiple platforms. We will invest in, train, and provide opportunities for the winning candidate to grow and prosper.

Duties/Responsibilities include (but not limited to):

• Be a team player
• Shooting video on news field camera
• Understanding and executing proper lighting, framing, audio
• Quickly editing
• Conducting interviews
• Covering breaking news, general assignments, and feature stories
• Communicate with the newsroom

Qualifications/Requirements:

• Empathy for others. A team-builder, with a dedication to collaboration and getting it right while serving our community.
• Degree in journalism/communications/English or equivalent background preferred
• Understanding of photography
• Knowledge of video editing
• Understanding of video sequencing and visual storytelling
• Some newsroom experience preferred
• Ability to meet deadlines, prioritize assignments, and handle multiple tasks simultaneously
• Availability to work various hours as breaking news or special events warrant; but understand we have a sizeable staff to spread across all dayparts.
• MVR check required

If you are 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 "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)

KCBD-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.

Gray Media encourages all new employees to be fully vaccinated against the coronavirus virus before the first workday.