Photographer/Editor TV news

WPLG•Pembroke Park, FL

2d•Onsite

About The Position

A Photographer/Editor provides daily video coverage of news, sports, and features on location. In addition to excellent videography and editing skills, applicant should have experience with live ENG live truck and the operation of LiveU live device, field lighting, audio equipment as well as a working knowledge of state‑of‑the‑art editing and camera equipment. Must possess good judgment to work in the field covering news stories. A Photographer II is an hourly, non-exempt experienced level position. Must be able to work well under pressure, lift up to 50 lbs, and be able to meet newsroom deadlines as well as be able to work flexible hours including nights, overnights, weekends and holidays and should be capable of traveling out of town on assignment. All of the essential functions of this position are not necessarily described in this posting.

Requirements

Proficient in non-linear editing (WPLG uses Avid Newscutter/Media Composer).
Experience with live ENG live truck.
Experience with LiveU live device.
Experience with field lighting.
Experience with audio equipment.
Working knowledge of state‑of‑the‑art editing and camera equipment.
Good judgment to work in the field covering news stories.
Able to work well under pressure.
Able to lift up to 50 lbs.
Able to work flexible hours including nights, overnights, weekends and holidays.
Possess and maintain a valid driver’s license.

Nice To Haves

At least 3 years’ experience in the above-mentioned areas.

Responsibilities

Video photography and editing of news stories and other special projects for broadcast.
Provides daily video coverage of news, sports, and features on location.
Operate LiveU live device.
Field lighting.
Audio equipment operation.
Work in the field covering news stories.
Meet newsroom deadlines.
Travel out of town on assignment.