News Photographer

About the position

The News Photographer operates television or video cameras to record images or scenes for news reports. This role involves shooting video for news reports, conferring with other personnel to discuss assignments, logistics, and shot requirements, as well as setting up, composing, and executing video shots. The News Photographer is also responsible for maintaining video equipment, editing video clips for television broadcasts and eMedia content, and operating live microwave and satellite trucks in remote situations. Additional duties may be assigned as needed.

Responsibilities

• Shoots video for news reports
• Confers with other personnel to discuss assignments, logistics and shot requirements
• Sets up, composes and executes video shots
• Maintains video equipment
• Edits video clips for television broadcasts and eMedia content
• Operates live microwave and satellite trucks in remote situations
• Performs other duties as assigned

Requirements

• High school diploma
• Fluency in English
• Excellent communication skills, both oral and written
• Minimum two years' experience operating video recording equipment (More for larger markets and less for smaller markets)
• Proficiency with computers, telephones, copiers, scanners, fax machines and other office equipment
• Proficiency with video recording equipment
• Ability to meet deadlines, prioritize assignments and handle multiple tasks simultaneously
• Flexibility to work any shift