Hawaii News Now is expanding its commitment to sports storytelling, live coverage, and original programming. We are seeking a creative, highly motivated Photog/Editor to help bring those stories to life. We are looking for a strong visual storyteller who thrives behind the camera and in the edit bay, someone who loves finding compelling moments, producing meaningful content, and helping shape the stories surrounding Hawaii sports. This role will be heavily focused on shooting, editing, producing ancillary sports programming, and storytelling content. The ideal candidate is passionate about sports, highly collaborative, creatively driven, and excited to help build the future of HNN Sports. This position reports to the Sports Program Director.
Duties/Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
- Shoot, edit, and produce compelling sports storytelling content for HNN Sports across multiple platforms
- Help create ancillary programming surrounding HNN Sports productions, including coach and athlete features, practice coverage, fan experience stories, game previews and recaps, behind-the-scenes content, and original storytelling projects
- Produce content supporting long-form and recurring HNN Sports programming initiatives
- Capture high-quality video, sound, interviews, and visual storytelling elements in fast-paced sports environments
- Edit content for broadcast, streaming, digital, and social media distribution
- Work collaboratively with talent, producers, and sports leadership to execute storytelling priorities
- Help identify and pitch compelling story ideas that deepen fan connection and showcase the people, culture, and experiences surrounding sports in Hawaii
- Assist with game day and sports production support when appropriate
- Work nights, weekends, holidays, and non-traditional schedules aligned with sports coverage
- Perform additional duties as assigned, including contributing to Hawaii News Now news coverage, special projects, and broader station initiatives as business needs evolve
Qualifications/Requirements:
- Experience shooting and editing video in television, sports media, digital content, documentary, or related storytelling environments
- Strong editing skills with the ability to craft compelling visual stories and emotional narratives
- Strong nonlinear editing experience preferred, including the ability to edit efficiently under deadline in a fast-paced content environment
- Experience operating professional cameras, lighting, and audio equipment
- Passion for sports storytelling and strong instincts for finding meaningful content beyond the final score
- Comfortable working independently and collaboratively in fast-paced environments
- Strong organizational skills, time management, and ability to meet deadlines
- Experience in sports production, feature storytelling, social video, or multimedia journalism preferred
- Ability to work flexible hours including nights, weekends, and holidays based on sports schedules
We understand that life needs balance. That is why we offer our employees and eligible family members a comprehensive benefits package, including:
- Comprehensive Medical(Rx), Dental and Vision Coverage
- Health Savings Account with Company contributions
- Flexible Spending Account
- Employer-paid life and disability benefits
- Paid parental leave benefits
- Adoption and Surrogacy Benefits
- 401(k) Plan, including matching and profit-sharing contributions
- Employee Assistance Program
- Voluntary benefits, including Hospital Indemnity, Critical Illness, Accident Insurance, and supplemental life insurance coverage
- Paid Time Off, including Relocation PTO
- Focus on Caring
Salary/Wage: $50,000 – $60,000/yr.
Shift and Schedule: Mon. – Fri. (or at Manager’s Discretion)
Job Type: Full-Time
If you feel you’re qualified and want to work with a great group of people, go to https://gray.tv/careers#
(Current employees who are interested in this position can apply through the Gray-TV UltiPro self-service portal)
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