Camera Operator, Television and Motion Picture jobs in Aiken, SC

About Gray Television:

Gray Television is a leading media company that owns and operates high-quality stations in 113 television markets that collectively reach 36 percent of US television households. 

We constantly strive for excellence. Through upgrading to the latest technology and seeking new ways to stay on top in our markets, we focus on training and development of the best and brightest employees in the business.

About WRDW/WAGT:

WRDW-TV/WAGT-TV is home to the CBS and NBC affiliates in the beautiful southern city of Augusta, GA. The station operates out of a state-of-the-art facility that launched in February 2021. The Augusta DMA (#108) has a competitive news environment, and the award-winning news team produces over 40 hours of news per week. Augusta is home to a thriving downtown, restaurants to satisfy the foodie in you, and offers plenty of outdoor recreation with its rivers, lakes, and trails. Home of the world-famous Master's Golf Tournament, Augusta is also situated 3 hours from the mountains, 2 hours from the coast, giving day-trippers the best of both worlds.

Job Summary/Description:

WRDW-TV/WAGT-TV Augusta, Georgia seeks Executive Producer. Minimum of 2 years producing daily live newscasts on a commercial television station required. This is not an entry-level position nor a position for anyone who has not worked in TV journalism.

Duties/Responsibilities include (but not limited to):

▪️ Managing the daily performance of producers.
▪️ Training, Coaching, and giving feedback to producers.
▪️ Oversee the on-air execution of newscasts.
▪️ Proofreading rundowns and scripts daily for any/all errors, including facts, graphics, and lower-thirds.
▪️ Communicating best practices and leading by example.
▪️ Leading daily editorial conversations, serving as a leader to all producers.
▪️ Effective "Show Doctor," helping producers elevate their newscasts daily.
▪️ Working collaboratively with other newsroom managers and teams to showcase content across all platforms.
▪️ Filling in as needed to produce and booth newscasts.
▪️ Order graphics, and produce special opens.
▪️ Collaborate with the news director to execute long-term newsroom strategy.
▪️ Relentlessly driving the station's brand both in news and weather.

Qualifications/Requirements:

▪️ Minimum 2 years experience producing daily live local newscasts in a commercial TV station.
▪️ Strong leadership skills, commitment to breaking news, and providing context and depth.
▪️ Great communicator who is cool under pressure.
▪️ Strong editorial decision-making skills.
▪️ Ability to fill in produce and booth newscasts when necessary.
▪️ Lead in a professional and understanding manner.
▪️ Strong planning, writing, and organizational skills.
▪️ Ability to work a flexible schedule when necessary.
▪️ Bachelor's degree in journalism, related field, and/or news leadership experience.

Interested applicants may 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 (include a demo link/reel of work)

(Current employees who are interested in this position can apply through the Gray-TV UltiPro self-service portal)

WRDW/WAGT-TV/Gray Television, Inc. is a drug-free company.

Additional Info:

Gray Television 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 Television 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, and transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.

Gray Television 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.

Gray Television encourages all new employees to be fully vaccinated against the coronavirus virus prior to the first workday.