Photojournalist - Wis

About WIS:

WIS is the #1 local media organization in the capital city market of Columbia, South Carolina. It is the market’s top-rated broadcast television station, a digital publisher reaching tens of millions of users each year, and the home of GDM Columbia, a full-service in-house digital advertising agency with national scale. WIS is also the hub for Palmetto Sports & Entertainment, a statewide broadcast sports network, and an affiliate of Telemundo SC.

The successful candidate is an experienced, compelling storyteller and seeks to provide the most accurate and engaging content to our consumers across all platforms, including text, videos, and images on our website and social media platforms.

• Excellent videography and editing skills
• Strong understanding of non-linear editing
• Familiarity with various transmission methods preferred – microwave live trucks, LiveU backpacks (or similar technology), etc.
• Must be able to work accurately in a fast-paced, high-stress environment while consistently meeting deadlines
• Must be able to work in various (sometimes extreme) outdoor climates
• Ability to work a flexible work schedule, including nights and weekends
• Maintain assigned equipment
• Follow all safety guidelines and station policies

• High School diploma or equivalent required. Bachelor’s degree in Broadcast Journalism/Production, Communications, or equivalent experience preferred.
• Two years’ experience working as a news photojournalist with broadcast-level equipment in a television news environment preferred.
• Must be able to lift and carry all necessary gear (40-100 pounds).
• Must have a valid driver’s license with a driving record that meets company policies (will be verified as a condition of employment and checked regularly throughout employment).
• Must possess an understanding of current journalism standards.
• Strong technical and organizational skills.

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.

WIS-TV/Gray Media is a drug‑free company.

This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.

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