Photographer/Director - WNEM-TV (Saginaw)

The Photographer/Director gathers news for broadcast, web, and other platforms of the future. The successful candidate must be able to shoot stories in a compelling and brand-focused. In addition, this person oversees the operation of the Ignite automation system and will execute live newscasts and special projects from that terminal. The Photographer/Editor also performs non-linear editing of promotion and news elements, enters graphics into newscast rundowns using MOS, and creates pre-production elements.

Duties/Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

* Photographs and edits news, weather, and sports materials.
* Transmits and records news, weather, and sports videos and/or audio feeds, including ENG feeds.
* Operates LiveU, and associated equipment.
* Sets up and operates lighting equipment.
* Performs limited newsgathering functions.
* Operates and maintains Ignite automations during the newscast.
* Directs and switches live newscasts and special project reports to ensure all show elements are executed flawlessly.
* Troubleshoots technical issues as they occur.
* Collaborates with promotion and news employees to develop pre-production elements.
* Directs special projects.
* Performs non-linear editing (and associated functions) for promotion, commercial ingestion and duplication, satellite operations, promo ingestion, news and sales projects.
* Utilizes graphics in support of the branding and editorial philosophy of the station’s newscast.

Requirements (Experience, Education, Etc.):  

* Completion of high school, or equivalent.
* Bachelor's degree in broadcast television production or media is a plus.
* Minimum two years of experience in a live broadcast television environment with hands-on experience as a photographer and in a control room, including switching, audio, graphics, character generator, robotics, and automated rundown software preferred.
* Non-linear editing experience preferred.
* Experience operating and maintaining
* Ignite automation tools and software preferred.
* Valid driver's license with good driving record.

How to apply:    https://gray.tv/careers#currentopenings

Application Deadline    9/30/2026

Equal Opportunity Employer