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Gray Media, Inc.
PHOTOJOURNALIST - WVUE
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What they do
A Photographer uses digital cameras to take photographs for news organizations, commercial or individual clients. May specialize in photographing people, places and landscapes, or objects. Uses software for processing and editing photographs, and may also use traditional film cameras and film processing. Creates portfolios of work to exhibit or sell.
$40,730 / year median in Louisiana
+6% projected growth
Job Description
About Gray Media:
Today, we are a growing multimedia company headquartered in Atlanta, Georgia. We are the nation's largest owner of top-rated local television stations and digital assets serving 117 full-power television markets that collectively reach approximately 37% of US television households. The portfolio includes 80 markets with the top-rated television station and 100 markets with the first- and/or second-highest-rated television station in average all-day ratings across 116 such markets measured by Nielsen in 2025.
About WVUE:
WVUE- FOX 8 in New Orleans is the #1 rated News station in the competitive New Orleans Market.
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.