News Photographer

This is a Part Time Job

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CBS Colorado is looking for a part time photographer.

Our newsroom moves fast and works together. You'll collaborate daily with a tight-knit team of journalists covering everything from breaking news and severe weather to sports and the issues shaping life across Colorado. We look for people who thrive under deadline pressure, and care about telling stories that serve and reflect the communities that surround KCNC.

General Responsibilities:
• Work alongside our reporters gathering breaking news as happens and conducting live shots.
• Shooting quality, compelling, and creative visual content.
• Ensure that all pictures and sounds are of the highest quality and properly recorded.
• Operate ENG news vans, drive station vehicle to assignments and report all maintenance problems to supervisor.
• Maintain assigned equipment in good working order and report equipment problems to supervisor.
• Edit daily stories under deadline pressure using non-linear editing systems.
• Deliver work within newscast deadlines.
• Uphold journalistic, ethical and professional standards consistent with company policies and values.

Qualifications:
• Ideal candidate will have a passion for news and experience with video photojournalism. 2-3 years of experience preferred.
• Strong collaboration and communication skills.
• Knowledge of existing and evolving newsgathering technologies.
• Experience with Avid products a bonus.

Requirements:
• Must have a valid US driver's license with unrestricted ability to drive.
• Must be physically able to carry, shoulder and shoot with a broadcast ENG camera (25 lbs. or more), as well as carry support equipment (i.e., tripod, lights, etc.).
• Must be available to work weekends, long hours or varying shifts when necessary to meet production and broadcast deadlines in all kinds of possible weather conditions.