News Photojournalist

This is a Full Time Job

Local News Photographer

Responsibilities
• Shooting and editing of VOs, VO-SOTs and packages for broadcast air and digital via Sony XD Can, Canon Lenses, GoPro, iPhone, and Adobe Premiere
• Work with the Assignment Desk and Reporters to cover daily stories
• Shoot on assigned professional camera equipment
• Gathering video and still pictures for digital platforms.
• Edit in Adobe Premiere and use ENG, SNG, and wireless data to feed completed work to the station
• Work with reporters and producers to ensure the best content and facts are gathered
• Work with producers to ensure their creative vision is accomplished with vivid video and natural sound
• Communicating and coordinate incoming video elements from crews in the field to the Assignment Desk and Editors
• Work with catalog systems to save/store, record and locate necessary video
• Produce and publish content to our online platforms
• Organization and attention to gear/equipment maintenance
• Must be flexible with scheduling on weekends and holidays.

Requirements
• Training in the art of video photojournalism
• Professional or college experience in a newsroom
• Carry up to 50 pounds of equipment
• Experience with ENG trucks
• Drone Certification, Sat Truck and Chopper experience preferred
• Can work in all weather conditions
• Can operate large vehicles, have a valid driver's license and a clean driving record
• Must operate digital editing tools
• Must have computer and software experience; knowledge of Adobe Premiere, Precis, and CNN platforms
• Can organize and prioritize
• Have and exhibit unwavering journalistic integrity and ethical standards
• Can deal with the stresses and pressures of time-sensitive newscast production
• Related military experience will be considered