PHOTOJOURNALIST – WGEM / Quincy, IL 62301

If you have an eye for powerful pictures and an ear for great sound, this is the job for you! The dominant #1 NBC affiliate in Quincy, Illinois, has an immediate opening for a full-time photojournalist.

This is a fantastic opportunity to get your foot in the door and earn valuable on-the-job training in our newsroom and out in the field. You’ll spend most days with a front-row seat to live news events as you capture video, gather facts, and conduct interviews. As a photojournalist, you will record videos, take digital photos, operate live shots, and write and edit news stories. On some assignments, you will be teamed with a reporter or one of our stellar anchors while on others, you will be given full ownership.

You will be mentored by one of the best news directors in the broadcast television business and will have the opportunity to grow in an ever-changing field that has unlimited potential.

Please note – primary job duties and responsibilities include, but are not limited to the information listed above

Qualifications/Requirements:

– High school graduate.
– Prior videography experience is preferred, but we will train the right applicant.
– Prior experience using news computer software programs is preferred.
– Physical ability to lift and operate camera equipment weighing approximately 50 pounds.
– Ability to work on an unsupervised basis while in the field covering news events.
– Ability to demonstrate personal characteristics such as professionalism, persuasiveness, and aggressiveness which are necessary for effective news writing.

Gray Media is a leading media company that owns and operates high-quality stations in 113 television markets that collectively reach 36 percent of US television households. We constantly strive for excellence. Through upgrading to the latest technology and seeking new ways to stay on top in our markets, we focus on training and development of the best and brightest employees in the business.

We understand that life needs balance. That is why we offer our employees and eligible family members a comprehensive benefits package, including:

• Comprehensive Medical(Rx), Dental and Vision Coverage
• Health Savings Account with Company contributions
• Flexible Spending Account
• Employer-paid life and disability benefits
• Paid parental leave benefits
• Adoption and Surrogacy Benefits
• 401(k) Plan, including matching and profit-sharing contributions
• Employee Assistance Program
• Voluntary benefits, including Hospital Indemnity, Critical Illness, Accident Insurance, and supplemental life insurance coverage
• Paid Time Off, including Relocation PTO
• Focus on Caring