Photographer/Editor TV News
About The Position
The Photographer/Editor is responsible for providing daily video coverage of news, sports, and features on location. This role requires proficiency in videography, non-linear editing (specifically Avid Newscutter/Media Composer), and experience with live ENG live trucks and LiveU devices. The position also involves operating field lighting and audio equipment, and a working knowledge of state-of-the-art editing and camera equipment. The ideal candidate will possess good judgment for covering news stories in the field and must be able to work under pressure to meet newsroom deadlines.
Requirements
- Proficiency in non-linear editing (WPLG uses Avid Newscutter/Media Composer).
- Experience with live ENG live truck and the operation of LiveU live device.
- Experience with field lighting and audio equipment.
- Working knowledge of state-of-the-art editing and camera equipment.
- Good judgment to work in the field covering news stories.
- Ability to work well under pressure.
- Ability to lift up to 50 lbs.
- Ability to meet newsroom deadlines.
- Ability to work flexible hours including nights, overnights, weekends and holidays.
- Capable of traveling out of town on assignment.
- Possess and maintain a valid driver’s license.
- Successful completion of a pre-employment drug screen, investigative background check, employment/education verifications and reference checks.
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.
- Provide daily video coverage of news, sports, and features on location.
- Operate field lighting and audio equipment.
- Work under pressure to meet newsroom deadlines.
- Travel out of town on assignment.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
