Lifestyle Show Videographer/Editor, WTVR at The E.W. Scripps Company in Richmond, Virginia

Job Description:

WTVR, Scripps' CBS affiliate in Richmond, Virginia is recruiting for a Videographer/Editor to join its team and work directly with our lifestyle show, Virginia This Morning. The Videographer/Editor is responsible for the shooting, editing, and developing creative for sponsored and editorial content, advertorials and commercials. This person will capture and edit visual content for multiple platforms, will be responsible for operating LIVE field production gathering equipment, including but not limited to video camera, video editing equipment, and mobile cell-based LIVE field unit.

What You Will Do:

• Capture and edit visual content for multiple platforms




• Operate LIVE field-production equipment including cell-based, mobile field unit




• Works in tandem with clients, talent, account executives, and producers to create and develop sponsored lifestyle content and stories including developing ideas and writing scripts for client sponsored projects.




• Shoot and edit non-linear video for wide range of station projects, including: commercials, Sales presentations, programming, content for streaming and interactive.




• Drive company vehicle on various assignments.




• Maintain Lifestyle Content Video Library.




• Work with Local Programming and Creative Services to organize and administer the scheduling of all shooting and editing for the department. 




• Work with digital based storage and servers.




• Preparing and posting content and descriptions of segments to station website daily.




• Preparing and posting content and descriptions of features to social accounts daily.




• Perform other duties as assigned

What You Will Bring:

• 2+ years experience as a videographer and editor preferred 

What You Will Need:

• Proficiency with lighting, videography (using a variety of camera formats) and computer based non-linear editing.




• Proficiency using the Adobe Creative Cloud Suite of programs.




• Proficiency with live field-production equipment.




• Knowledge and demonstration of creativity, editorial judgment, customer service and client relations.




• Knowledge of and proficiency in posting content to web platforms.




• Able to work efficiently under multiple deadlines on a daily basis 




• Must demonstrate adaptability while excelling with multi-tasking and operating within a fast paced environment while collaborating with a team.




• Must provide link to a high-quality reel demonstrating videography and editing skills delivering lifestyle and commercial content.




• Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds.




• Valid driver's license and good driving record required. In addition, proof of insurance and liability coverage may be required.

SCRIPPS’ COMMITMENT TO EQUITY, DIVERSITY AND INCLUSION:
At Scripps, we are committed to a diverse and inclusive culture that reflects the communities we serve. We are intentional about creating an environment where employees, our audiences and other stakeholders feel valued and inspired to reach their full potential and make authentic connections. We foster a workplace culture that embraces each person’s diversity, including the extent to which they are similar or different. Scripps leaders believe that an equitable and inclusive culture is not only the right thing to do, it is a business imperative. Read more about our commitment to equity, diversity and inclusion at scripps.com.

ABOUT SCRIPPS:

The E.W. Scripps Company (NASDAQ: SSP) is a diversified media company focused on creating a better-informed world. As the nation’s fourth-largest local TV broadcaster, Scripps serves communities with quality, objective local journalism and operates a portfolio of 61 stations in 41 markets. The Scripps Networks reach nearly every American through the national news outlets Court TV and Newsy and popular entertainment brands ION, Bounce, Grit, Laff and Court TV Mystery. Scripps is the nation’s largest holder of broadcast spectrum. Scripps runs an award-winning investigative reporting newsroom in Washington, D.C., and is the longtime steward of the Scripps National Spelling Bee. Founded in 1878, Scripps has held for decades to the motto, “Give light and the people will find their own way.”

As an equal employment opportunity employer, The E.W. Scripps Company and its affiliates do not discriminate in its employment decisions on the basis of race, sex, sexual orientation, transgender status, gender, color, religion, age, genetic information, medical condition, disability, marital status, citizenship or national origin, and military membership or veteran status, or on any other basis which would be in violation of any applicable federal, state or local law. Furthermore, the company will make reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with known disabilities unless doing so would result in an undue hardship for the company.