NEWS & SPORTS VIDEOGRAPHER/EDITOR - WKYT

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 of such markets that were measured by Nielsen in 2025. We also own the largest Telemundo Affiliate group with 46 markets and Gray Digital Media, a full-service digital agency offering national and local clients digital marketing strategies with the most advanced digital products and services. Our additional media properties include video production companies Raycom Sports, Tupelo Media Group, and PowerNation Studios, and studio production facilities Assembly Atlanta and Third Rail Studios.

About WKYT:

WKYT is the dominant CBS affiliate and home to Central Kentucky’s highest-rated newscasts. We take pride in delivering comprehensive, impactful breaking news, enterprise reporting, and unmatched sports coverage. With cutting-edge technology—including next-generation field cameras, mobile laptop edit suites, and modern digital workflows—our team of talented photojournalists, MMJs, reporters, and producers shares one mission: telling memorable stories and connecting with our communities.

Job Summary/Description:

Are you a driven visual storyteller who knows great photography and rich natural sound that transport viewers into the moment?

WKYT is seeking a Full-Time News/Sports Videographer & Editor to join our award-winning team.

You will shoot and edit high-impact daily news, live breaking coverage, and dynamic sports across the Commonwealth—from University of Kentucky (SEC) athletics to regional colleges and high school matchups.

As an editor, you'll take broadcast scripts and make them sing, combining compelling nat sound, creative pacing, and sharp sequencing on tight deadlines.

Duties/Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Field Photojournalism: Shoot compelling, high-quality video and capture crisp natural audio for daily general assignment news, live breaking news, enterprise features, and high-profile sports assignments.
• Comprehensive Sports Coverage: Shoot sidelines, locker rooms, practices, press conferences, and feature stories covering University of Kentucky athletics, regional colleges/universities, and Friday night high school sports.
• Non-Linear Editing: Edit news and sports packages, vo/sots, game highlights, teases, and digital video on tight deadlines, maintaining great rhythm, dynamic sequencing, and clean audio balance.
• Collaborative Storytelling: Partner effectively in the field and newsroom with reporters, sports anchors, producers, and MMJs to elevate scripts and visual pacing.
• Live Operation: Set up and operate mobile transmission equipment (TVU, mobile units) for reliable live shots from breaking news scenes, stadiums, and field venues.
• Gear Care: Maintain assigned camera packages, audio microphones, lighting kits, and station vehicles according to station standards.

Qualifications/Requirements:

• Prior experience shooting and editing news, fast-paced sports action, or documentary content in a professional broadcast newsroom, athletic department, or collegiate media environment.
• Demonstrated eye for composition, creative lighting, sequencing, game tracking, and natural sound gathering.
• Proficiency in non-linear editing software (EDIUS, Adobe Premiere Pro, or equivalent) with comfort editing from laptop setups in the field.
• Ability to work flexible schedules tailored to news and sports calendars, including nights, weekends, game days, holidays, and breaking news events.
• Ability to lift, carry, and maneuver up to 50 lbs. of field equipment.
• Valid driver’s license with an acceptable, clean motor vehicle driving record.

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)

WKYT-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.