News Photographer
About The Position
WHAM is seeking a creative, full-time News Photographer with a passion for storytelling and the ability to capture compelling stories. The photographer will cover day-to-day general assignments, in-depth features, and investigative stories. The team shoots full high-definition video on media cards and edits on desktop and laptop computers. Candidates should have strong nonlinear editing skills, excellent people skills, a strong work ethic, and a positive attitude. The role also involves shooting and editing general assignment stories, live shots, and natural-sound packages, sometimes under tight deadlines.
Requirements
- At least 1 year of professional shooting experience.
- Technical knowledge of editing and photo equipment.
- Strong editing skills with nonlinear editing systems.
- Ability to produce good stories as part of a team under tight deadlines.
- Excellent people skills, a strong work ethic, and a positive attitude.
- Valid driver’s license and good driving record.
- Ability to operate news vehicles.
- Ability to regularly lift and carry between 25 and 50 pounds.
- Passion for storytelling.
Responsibilities
- Cover day-to-day general assignments, in-depth features, and investigative assignments.
- Shoot and edit general assignment stories, live shots, and natural-sound packages.
- Use nonlinear editing systems and photo equipment to produce stories.
- Operate news vehicles for assignments.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Benefits
- Participation in a retirement plan
- Life and disability insurance
- Health, dental, and vision plans
- Flexible spending accounts
- Sick leave
- Vacation time
- Personal time
- Parental leave
- Employee stock purchase plan
- Open door policy
- Upward mobility
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
