News Photographer/Editor

WPLG • Pembroke Park, FL

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About The Position

The News Photographer/Editor provides daily video coverage of news, sports, and feature stories on location and edits news stories and special projects for broadcast. The position requires excellent videography and editing skills, sound judgment while covering news in the field, and the ability to meet newsroom deadlines. The role is described as an experienced-level, hourly, non-exempt position. The employee must be able to work under pressure, lift up to 50 pounds, work flexible hours including nights, overnights, weekends, and holidays, and travel out of town on assignment. A valid driver’s license must be possessed and maintained. Employment offers are conditioned on successfully completing a pre-employment drug screen, investigative background check, employment and education verifications, and reference checks.

Requirements

• Excellent videography and editing skills.
• Proficiency in non-linear editing; WPLG uses Avid Newscutter/Media Composer.
• Experience with live ENG live trucks and operation of LiveU live devices.
• Experience with field lighting and audio equipment, and working knowledge of current editing and camera equipment.
• Good judgment when covering news stories in the field.
• Ability to work well under pressure and meet newsroom deadlines.
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds.
• Ability to work flexible hours, including nights, overnights, weekends, and holidays.
• Ability to travel out of town on assignment.
• Possess and maintain a valid driver’s license.
• Successful completion of required pre-employment screening and checks.

Nice To Haves

• At least 3 years’ experience in the mentioned photography, editing, and related areas.

Responsibilities

• Photograph and edit news stories and special projects for broadcast.
• Provide daily on-location video coverage of news, sports, and features.
• Operate live ENG live trucks and LiveU live devices, as well as field lighting and audio equipment.
• Meet newsroom deadlines and travel out of town on assignment when needed.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed