PHOTOGRAPHER/ DIRECTOR - WNEM

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 WNEM

At WNEM, it is our job and inherent desire to be the best local television station in the Mid-Michigan market and the #1 digital platform across the state, region, and the country. We are committed to the highest standards of excellence in our local news, entertainment, information, and public service programming. We have the top-rated news station plus broadcast website. We are a Midsize market with opportunity to grow. We are a self-starting team driven for success with unique selling opportunities for a creative seller. Essential to that effort is a foundation of honesty and integrity, qualities which help us earn and build trust with our viewers, co-workers, and business partners.

Duties/Responsibilities

• Photographs and edits news, weather, and sports materials.
• Transmits and records news, weather, and sports videos and/or audio feeds, including ENG feeds.
• Operates LiveU, ENG, and/or SNG van and associated equipment.
• Sets up and operates lighting equipment.
• Performs limited newsgathering functions.
• Operates and maintains Ignite automations during the newscast.
• Directs and switches live newscasts and special project reports to ensure all show elements are executed flawlessly.
• Troubleshoots technical issues as they occur.
• Collaborates with promotion and news employees to develop pre-production elements.
• Directs special projects.
• Performs non-linear editing (and associated functions) for promotion, commercial ingestion and duplication, satellite operations, promo ingestion, news and sales projects.
• Utilizes graphics in support of the branding and editorial philosophy of the station’s newscast.

Qualifications/Requirements

• Completion of high school, or equivalent.
• Bachelor's degree in broadcast television production or media is a plus.
• Minimum two years of experience in a live broadcast television environment with hands-on experience as a photographer and in a control room, including switching, audio, graphics, character generator, robotics, and automated rundown software preferred.
• Non-linear editing experience preferred.
• Experience operating and maintaining Ignite automation tools and software preferred.
• Valid driver's license with good driving record.