DIGITAL CONTENT PRODUCER/VIDEOGRAPHER/PHOTOGRAPHER - WVLT

Job Category: News

Requisition Number: DIGIT013971

Posted: July 25, 2025Closed: August 25, 2025Full-Time
Locations
6450 Papermill Drive
Knoxville, TN 37919, USA

Gray Media 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 WVLT:

WVLT produces the most local news in the market and has been recognized for award‑winning news, weather, and investigative content. We are looking for someone to help take us to the next level and work beside the best Emmy and Edward R. Murrow award‑winning journalists in the market. Primary duties include gathering video, interviews, and information, editing for broadcast and digital/social platforms, setting up and executing multiple live shots per shift, monitoring scanners, social media, and other sources for news, and other duties as assigned.

Job Summary/Description:

The ideal candidate will shoot and edit videos of various news events and be responsible for capturing the visuals of news stories and editing all forms of media for our daily news broadcasts and digital platforms. You will be the first line of real‑time content distribution for the Newsroom. Must be a strong writer who can get content out quickly. You will have the opportunity to focus on breaking news in a fast‑paced environment as well as enterprise digital reporting. Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills are needed. If you have an eye for powerful pictures and an ear for great sound, this is the job for you. A strong digital news candidate is someone who is passionate about delivering a quality news product through online platforms.

Duties/Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

Work quickly to send out breaking news, weather, and traffic alerts, including push notifications, social media updates, and web stories that are updated as news develops
Collaborate with members of the digital team and the newsroom to create news content that meets our high standards
Post to our online and social media platforms using digital publishing tools, video editing software, and other resources
Create innovative and user‑friendly elements inside of articles for consumption across our platforms, including photo galleries, interactive charts, and other embedded content
Write engaging digital headlines & compelling posts on social media
Work closely with the digital team, producers, reporters, and anchors to drive all things digital content
Assist the Digital Content Manager in implementing Digital Initiatives
Shoot and edit news stories in a compelling and brand‑focused way
The position helps maintain the operating function of the editing and archive system
Coordinate photography hardware setup, operate, and maintain equipment
Edit and ingest news video from networks and other sources for broadcast
Write AP Style stories for publication on the WVLT website
Utilize non‑linear editing equipment on a daily basis
Communicate with reporters, writers, and producers on video needs for news stories
Respond to breaking news or urgent newsroom situations
Observe all safety regulations in‑house
Communicate with the web staff during breaking news
Explore ways to increase visual content on the website

Qualifications/Requirements:

Attention to detail and willingness to learn new technology are imperative
Ability to work various shifts
Valid driver’s license and able to complete the MVR process successfully
Prior work with CMS, video editing, social media, and writing is preferred but not required
Must be able to operate high‑tech multimedia equipment
Capable of gathering information and interviews when necessary
Computer literacy required
Work well under pressure with limited supervision and daily deadlines
Associate or bachelor’s degree in Journalism, Film, or Communications
Familiarity with social media platforms, including but not limited to: Facebook, Instagram, Twitter/X, Threads, Bluesky, TikTok, YouTube
Strong editing and shooting skills, along with good news‑gathering skills
Excellent communication skills and the ability to thrive in a fast‑paced newsroom environment
Ability to work well with others in a team‑oriented environment
Self‑starter with the ability to follow through on projects until completion
Attention to detail, along with the ability to work effectively under tight deadlines
Strong news judgment and an understanding of Search Engine Optimization (SEO)

Equal Employment Opportunity:

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.

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

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