VIDEOGRAPHER/ EDITOR - WOWT

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 WOWT:

WOWT NBC Omaha is your home for local news, weather, sports, and entertainment in the heartland. WOWT is a modern facility equipped with state-of-the-art technology, and with our leading broadcast news, we provide award-winning local news coverage, dedicated community service, and effective marketing solutions for area businesses. The Omaha area boasts an array of top attractions that can’t be matched, from the World Famous Henry Doorly Zoo to TD Ameritrade Park home of the NCAA Men’s College World Series, and don’t forget all of those fantastic award-winning restaurants. Omaha is also popular for our booming downtown which is home to a revitalized riverfront and the Historic Old Market. The entire downtown area has been re-imagined with top-tier restaurants, shopping, bars, clubs, and a variety of art galleries.
Want to be in the middle of it all? There are plenty of new and renovated condos ready for you to call home. Omaha is a cultural gem right in the middle of the country.

Job Summary/Description:

This position is for a Videographer/Editor who will shoot and edit video for on-air and digital platforms. He/she will have a demonstrated ability to work individually or as part of a team producing compelling packages on deadline and the time management skills to produce news stories for WOWT.

Duties/Responsibilities include (but are not limited to):

• Editing of news stories
• Creative shooting
• Reporting
• Live shot operation

Qualifications/Requirements:

• Prior experience with broadcast news or related field is preferred
• Must have solid people skills and be able to function in a “team” environment when working with reporters and producers
• Ability to operate under constant deadline pressure
• Ability to sit or stand for long periods of time and able to carry moderately heavy camera equipment

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 "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)

WOWT-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.

Education

Required

• High School or better

Licenses & Certifications

Required

• Drivers License

Behaviors

Preferred

• Team Player: Works well as a member of a group