Photojournalist

Job Summary/Description:

WVUE, FOX 8 is looking for a creative, aggressive, and visual photojournalist to join our award-winning news team. This is a unique opportunity to work in one of America's most exciting cities and a great news town. If you have an eye for powerful pictures and an ear for great sound, this job is for you. The candidate must be able to work in a highly functioning, experienced, talented newsroom. The candidate must be an excellent photographer and editor across all platforms.

Duties/Responsibilities include (but are not limited to):

- Responsible for gathering video, sound, and stills for all FOX 8 multimedia platforms
- Edit video and sound for all multimedia platforms
- You will be responsible for maintaining assigned gear
- Operate ENG trucks and bonded cellular live devices (Live U)
- Post on all FOX 8 digital platforms
- Use Skype/other mobile live devices
- Drive a company vehicle and perform any other duties as assigned.

Qualifications/Requirements:

- Experience: Minimum 1-2 years of news photography.
- Flexible work hours required; must be willing and able to work a variety of shifts including but not limited to: mornings, afternoons, evenings, late nights, holidays, weekends and possible overtime hours.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills needed; writing skills a plus.
- Must be willing to work in New Orleans, LA

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)

WVUE-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.