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About Gray Media:

Gray Media, or Gray, is a multimedia company headquartered in Atlanta, Georgia. The company is the nation's largest owner of top-rated local television stations and digital assets serving 113 television markets that collectively reach approximately 36 percent of US television households. The portfolio includes 77 markets with the top-rated television station and 100 markets with the first and/or second-highest-rated television station, as well as the largest Telemundo Affiliate group with 45 markets totaling nearly 1.5 million Hispanic TV Households. The company also owns Gray Digital Media, a full-service digital agency offering national and local clients digital marketing strategies with the most advanced digital products and services. Gray's 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 KMOV:

If you are smart, inquisitive, organized, and passionate -- we have a great job waiting for you at KMOV in St. Louis! KMOV is the most-watched television/digital news operation in Missouri and Southern Illinois, with nationally-recognized and award-winning news, weather, and investigative content. Winner of the national Edward R. Murrow award in 2023 for Best Newscast, KMOV just moved into a new state-of-the-art facility in the suburbs of St. Louis. KMOV is one of the top CBS affiliates in the country, a leader in Market #24, and known for its award-winning news and weather coverage, numerous community service projects, and effective broadcast and digital marketing solutions.

Job Summary/Description:  

KMOV's Photographer/Editor shoots and edits video of various news events, and is responsible for capturing the visuals of news stories and editing all forms of media for our daily news broadcasts. The Photographer shoots in a compelling and brand-focused way to attract the largest audience to the Station's newscasts. Must be able to operate high-tech multimedia equipment, including ENG vehicles. This is a per diem (temporary) position, and the individual selected can expect to work various shifts.

Duties/Responsibilities include, but are not limited to: 

- The Photographer /Editor is responsible for shooting and editing news stories in a compelling and brand-focused way.
- Must be able to operate high-tech multimedia equipment, including ENG vehicles.
- The position helps maintain the operating function of the editing and archive system.
- Coordinates photography hardware setup, operates, and maintains equipment.
- This is a part-time position averaging 16-24 hours per week.
- Must have the ability to work various shifts.

Qualifications/Requirements:

- Associates or Bachelor's degree in Journalism, Film, or Communications
- Minimum two years of experience as a Photographer at a TV station.
- Experience with Edius, Avid, i-news, ENPS, and internet production tools.
- Strong editing and shooting skills, along with good news-gathering skills.
- 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
- Must possess a valid CT driver's license with a good driving record.
- Ability to work a flexible schedule, as this is a part-time position.

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)

KMOV-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.