Gray Television is hiring : SPECIAL PROJECTS PHOTOJOURNALIST / EDITOR - WANF in Atl

About Gray Media :

Gray Media, or Gray, is a multimedia company headquartered in Atlanta, Georgia, formally known as Gray Television, Inc. The company is the nation's largest owner of top-rated local television stations and digital assets serving 113 television markets that collectively reach approximately 36 percent of US television households. The portfolio includes 77 markets with the top-rated television station and 100 markets with the first and / or second-highest-rated television station, as well as the largest Telemundo Affiliate group with 43 markets totaling nearly 1.5 million Hispanic TV Households. The company also owns Gray Digital Media, a full-service digital agency offering national and local clients digital marketing strategies with the most advanced digital products and services. Gray's 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 WANF :

Atlanta News First has served Atlanta communities for more than 50 years with local news, weather, sports, and entertainment. WANF, WPCH (CW), and PSN (Peachtree Sports Network) are owned by Gray Television, headquartered in Atlanta, Georgia. Would you like to work in the #6 market in a city with a thriving economy and a vibrant culture? WANF and WPCH provide the community with award-winning local news coverage, dedicated community service, and effective marketing solutions for area businesses. Come to Atlanta for the opportunity. The energy. The chance to dream where there's space to contribute. Where creatives, universities, entrepreneurs, and the world's biggest brands intersect. Atlanta has a unique culture all its own with a young population, a bustling city center packed with urban parks and amenities, and famously walkable neighborhoods.

Job Summary / Description :

Atlanta News First is seeking a highly skilled and visually driven Special Projects Photojournalist / Editor to join our award-winning team. You'll help craft highly produced, visually engaging special projects that highlight our connection to the community. From daily deep dives to long-form specials, you'll work side-by-side with our reporters and producers to shoot, shape, and elevate storytelling that makes a difference. We're looking for someone with a creative eye, and relentless attention to detail-someone who understands how to capture raw emotion, build visual sequences, and edit with purpose and precision.

Duties / Responsibilities include, but are not limited to :

• Execute multi-camera shoots and cinematic lighting, with a focus on clean audio and strong composition
• Shoot and edit high-quality video and interviews
• Edit in both quick-turn and long-form formats, building sequences that are cohesive, compelling, and visually dynamic
• Collaborate closely with special projects reporters and producers to shape a visual narrative and support impactful storytelling
• Use creative camera techniques, drone footage, and thoughtful b-roll to enhance pacing and emotional depth
• Organize and manage media, maintain gear, and stay on top of post-production workflows
• Help develop innovative visuals for special projects tied to community initiatives and station campaigns

Qualifications / Requirements :

Must provide a link to examples of recent work, including (if available) :

If you feel you're 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 )

WANF-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.

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