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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.

Job Summary/Description:  

KGNS+ in Laredo, TX, is in search of a photographer/editor who excels at identifying, gathering, and editing powerful images and compelling sound.

The photographer/editor shoots and edits videos of various news events and is responsible for capturing the visuals of news stories and editing all forms of media for daily news broadcasts, continuous news platforms, and other special projects, as needed. This position shoots stories in a compelling and brand-focused way to attract the largest audience available to the station's newscasts. The ideal candidate should be familiar with the latest editing tools and able to enhance our stories with creative use of graphics, photos, and other images. In addition to editing news shows, this person must be able to handle photography assignments and have the ability to operate a live shot and other multimedia equipment.

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

* Shooting video, but mostly editing, multiple news videos for various newscasts
* Collaborating with producers and other newsroom members toward the goal of selecting and editing the best visuals to represent newscast content
* Working with accuracy and attention to detail under multiple daily deadlines
* The position includes solo work, as well as working with reporters and anchors on live shots, investigative/promotable content, and special projects, including live, remote broadcasts.
*You will shoot and edit video for daily news broadcasts and all the station's digital
*You must have solid news judgment, excellent communication skills, and the ability to problem solve. Writing skills are a plus.

Qualifications/Requirements:

* Completion of high school, or equivalent.
* College degree preferred.
* Two years of related news experience.
* Must have a desire to win, a positive attitude, and the ability to reflect on your work and apply feedback.
* Must be able to work quickly and multitask under deadline pressure and breaking news.
* Ability to work long hours, weekends, and overnights for breaking news and specialized coverage.

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)

KGNS-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.