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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 46 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, as well as studio production facilities Assembly Atlanta and Third Rail Studios.

About KCBD:

KCBD NewsChannel 11 is the NBC affiliate in Lubbock, Texas, and the dominant #1 station in the market. From our new state-of-the-art newsroom, control room and studios, we produce more than 50 hours of local news programming each week, across our NBC, FOX and Telemundo stations. Our 24/7 digital platforms also dominate in content and engagement.

Our award-winning newsroom is welcoming and collaborative, offering the training, support and culture for creative journalists to thrive and grow. We are here to build you up, while you learn, working alongside many seasoned industry veterans.

Lubbock is a fast-growing metro of 325,000+, with a strong, stable economy and low cost of living. There is always something to do, including Big 12 Athletics, museums and art galleries, live music and entertainment, and many athletic and leisure activities.

Job Summary/Description:  

KCBD is looking for a talented photojournalist to join our team. The ideal candidate will be a creative shooter and editor who coordinates with producers, reporters, and other team members to create news content across multiple platforms. We will invest in, train, and provide opportunities for the winning candidate to grow and prosper.

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

- Be a team player
- Shoot high-quality video for daily news stories and live broadcasts
- Understand and execute proper lighting, framing, and audio
- Edit video for broadcast and digital
- Conduct interviews
- Cover breaking news, general assignments, and feature stories
- Maintain equipment
- Communicate with the newsroom, collaborate with teammates

Qualifications/Requirements:

- Empathy for others. A team-builder, with a dedication to getting it right and serving our community.
- Proficiency in shooting with ENG cameras
- Knowledge of video editing, sequencing, and visual storytelling
- Prior professional videography work preferred
- Degree in journalism/communications/English or equivalent background preferred
- Ability to meet deadlines, prioritize assignments and handle multiple tasks simultaneously
- Availability to work various hours as breaking news or special events warrant; but understand we have a sizeable staff to spread across all dayparts.
- MVR check required

If you are 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)

KCBD-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.