Photographer

This is a Full Time Job

KSBW-TV Action News 8 has an opening for a self-motivated
individual who wants to win each day. We are seeking a photographer with the
ability to capture the essence of what's happening in the field, and then bring
it vividly into the homes of our viewers. This member of our team will spend
several hours each day editing for newscasts and several hours each day out in
the field shooting, editing, and executing live shots for stories. The winning
candidate is also tech savvy and up-to-date on the most modern aspects of our
medium. Our photographers shoot on Sony XD Cam and edit in Adobe Premiere;
preference given to those who know and understand GoPro, laptop computer,
iPhone, utilizing ENG, SNG, and wireless data to feed completed work to the
station. Excellent editing skills, exceptional time-management abilities,
effective communication style, organization are critical. An excellent eye for
video and the highest journalistic standards are a must. If you are quick
acting, quicker thinking, and technically savvy, we want you working in our
newsroom.

Job Responsibilities:

• Shooting
and editing of vo's, vo-sots and packages for Broadcast Air and On-line
postings.
• Working
with the Assignment Desk and Reporters to cover daily stories.
• Gathers
video and still pictures for digital platforms.
• Working
with reporters and producers to ensure the best content and facts are
gathered.
• Working
with producers to ensure their creative vision is executed with vivid
video and natural sound.
• Communicating
and coordinating incoming video elements from crews in the field.
• Can
work with catalog systems to record and locate necessary video.
• Will
produce and publish content to our online platforms.

Experience Requirements:
• Must
have computer and software experience.
• Previous
newsroom experience preferred.
• Military
experience will be considered.

Qualifications:

• Can
easily carry up to 50 pounds of equipment.
• Efficient
Operation on ENG trucks.
• Can
work in all weather conditions.
• Can
operate large vehicles, must have a valid driver's license and a
near-perfect driving record.
• Exceptional
ability to operate digital editing tools.
• Can
organize and prioritize.
• Must
be a self-starter - someone who doesn't wait to be told what to do.
• Ability
to work under pressure, making quick decisions.

Education:

• College
degree in broadcast journalism, broadcast news, or related field preferred.