News Photographer
About The Position
A friendly, affordable midwestern city with so much to offer. Work, play, and enjoy life in the “Gem City.” Dayton is known as the birthplace of aviation, and features a mecca of restaurants, festivals, museums, sports teams, and entertainment. Forbes named Dayton one of the top 20 best cities to live in as a career professional. Trulia ranked Dayton the #2 least expensive city to live in out of the top 100 metropolitan areas in the country. Come join a growing team and affordable midwestern city. WDTN 2 NEWS/Dayton's CW is seeking a News Photographer to operate television or video cameras to record images or scenes for news reports. Shoots video and conducts interviews for news reports Confers with other personnel to discuss assignments, logistics and shot requirements Sets up, composes and executes video shoots 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
- 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
- Must have a valid Driver's License with an acceptable driving record
Responsibilities
- Shoots video and conducts interviews for news reports
- Confers with other personnel to discuss assignments, logistics and shot requirements
- Sets up, composes and executes video shoots
- 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
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
Number of Employees
5,001-10,000 employees
