Photographic Engineer Jobs in Kansas (NOW HIRING)

About Gray Media:

Today, we are a growing multimedia company headquartered in Atlanta, Georgia. We are the nation's largest owner of top-rated local television stations and digital assets serving 117 full-power television markets that collectively reach approximately 37% of US television households. The portfolio includes 80 markets with the top-rated television station and 100 markets with the first and/or second highest-rated television station in average all-day ratings across 116 of such markets that were measured by Nielsen in 2025. We also own the largest Telemundo Affiliate group with 47 markets and Gray Digital Media, a full-service digital agency offering national and local clients digital marketing strategies with the most advanced digital products and services. Our 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 KWCH:

KWCH-TV (12 News) is a CBS television affiliate operated by Gray Television with one of the best corporate and local cultures in the country. Our top rated station located in the beautiful south-central region of Kansas. KWCH-TV is the market leader with viewers relying on news and weather coverage. Along with strong programming ratings, the #1 website, CBS Sports and CBS Primetime, we deliver the results for our advertisers.

Job Summary/Description:  

12 News is looking for a full-time photojournalist to join our news team. We’re looking for someone who has a great eye for photography, someone who can tell a story with video.

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

• Shoot and edit video of various news events for our daily news broadcasts
• Operate high-tech multimedia equipment
• Maintain assigned gear and drive a company vehicle
• Must have excellent news judgment and journalism ethics
• Must possess good organizational and time management skills
• Must be willing to work longer hours and different days as needed

Qualifications/Requirements:

• Associate or bachelor’s degree in journalism, communications, film or related field
• Experience in television news photography is preferred, but we are willing to train the right candidate
• Ability to operate a field camera, editing and lighting equipment
• Proficient in TVU technology & other mobile news gathering, editing and sending back video/packages from the field
• Ability to lift/carry equipment ranging from 35-50 lbs.
• Must have a valid driver's license and a clean driving record
• Must have a desire to win, the ability to reflect on your work and apply feedback
• Excellent communication skills and the ability to thrive in a fast-paced newsroom environment.
• Ability to work well with others in a team-oriented environment
• Self-starter with the ability to follow through on projects until completion.
• Attention to detail, along with the ability to work effectively under tight deadlines
• Ability to represent station professionally/responsibly in the community and newsroom, and on social media

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)

KWCH-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 at every location where 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 Gray’s employees' ability to perform their job duties may result in discipline, up to and including discharge.