Photographer _ Editor _ Part-Time
About The Position
KTLA Channel 5 is seeking an experienced freelance per diem News Photographer and Live Truck Operator. This is a Union position, and new hires must join IATSE Local 600. The role involves daily newsgathering, working with reporters to shoot and edit video for news stories in a fair, unbiased, and accurate manner. Responsibilities include editing material to match scripts, collaborating with reporters on story production, maintaining equipment, and filing required paperwork. The position also requires the ability to set up live remotes for transmitting media feeds for live-from-the-scene reports.
Requirements
- Minimum of five (5) years’ experience in News ENG Photography, Editing, and ENG/SNG live truck operation
- Valid California driver’s license with a clean driving record
- Detail-oriented, able to follow directions, great attitude, perform duties and make independent decisions under extreme pressure
- High school diploma
- Proficient in Adobe Premiere Pro
- Fluency in English
- Excellent communication skills, both oral and written
- Minimum of five years’ experience operating video recording equipment
- Proficiency with computers, telephones, copiers, scanners, fax machines, and other office equipment
- Ability to meet deadlines, prioritize assignments and handle multiple tasks simultaneously
Nice To Haves
- Suggest how a story should be produced
Responsibilities
- Shoots video for news reports
- Confers with other personnel to discuss assignments, logistics, and shot requirements
- Set up, composes, and executes video shoots
- Maintains video equipment
- Edits video clips for television broadcasts and media 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
Part-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
High school or GED
