PHOTOGRAPHER/ DIRECTOR - WNEM

About the Company

Gray Media is a growing multimedia company headquartered in Atlanta, Georgia, and is the nation's largest owner of top-rated local television stations and digital assets, serving 117 full-power television markets that 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 markets measured by Nielsen in 2025. Gray also owns the largest Telemundo Affiliate group with 47 markets and Gray Digital Media, a full-service digital agency offering advanced digital marketing strategies. 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.

WNEM is committed to being the best local television station in the Mid-Michigan market and the #1 digital platform across the state, region, and country. The station focuses on excellence in local news, entertainment, information, and public service programming, operating as a midsize market with growth opportunities and a self-starting team driven for success with unique selling opportunities for creative sellers.

Role Summary

The Photographer/Director gathers news for broadcast, web, and other platforms, shooting stories in a compelling and brand-focused manner. This role operates an ENG truck, oversees the Ignite automation system, and executes live newscasts and special projects from that terminal. The Photographer/Editor also performs non-linear editing of promotion and news elements, enters graphics into newscast rundowns using MOS, and creates pre-production elements.

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

• 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