Photographer/ Director - Wnem

Gray Media•Saginaw, MI

7d•Onsite

About The Position

The Photographer/Director gathers news for broadcast, web, and other platforms of the future. The successful candidate must be able to shoot stories in a compelling and brand-focused. This person must be able to operate an ENG truck. In addition, this person oversees the operation of the Ignite automation system and will execute live newscasts and special projects from that terminal. The Photographer/Editor also performs non-linear editing of promotion and news elements, enters graphics into newscast rundowns using MOS, and creates pre-production elements.

Requirements

Completion of high school, or equivalent.
Valid driver's license with good driving record.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor's degree in broadcast television production or media is a plus.
Minimum two years of experience in a live broadcast television environment with hands-on experience as a photographer and in a control room, including switching, audio, graphics, character generator, robotics, and automated rundown software preferred.
Non-linear editing experience preferred.
Experience operating and maintaining Ignite automation tools and software preferred.

Responsibilities

Photographs and edits news, weather, and sports materials.
Transmits and records news, weather, and sports videos and/or audio feeds, including ENG feeds.
Operates LiveU, ENG, and/or SNG van and associated equipment.
Sets up and operates lighting equipment.
Performs limited newsgathering functions.
Operates and maintains Ignite automations during the newscast.
Directs and switches live newscasts and special project reports to ensure all show elements are executed flawlessly.
Troubleshoots technical issues as they occur.
Collaborates with promotion and news employees to develop pre-production elements.
Directs special projects.
Performs non-linear editing (and associated functions) for promotion, commercial ingestion and duplication, satellite operations, promo ingestion, news and sales projects.
Utilizes graphics in support of the branding and editorial philosophy of the station’s newscast.