Photographer _ Editor _ Part-Time

Nexstar Media Group, Inc. • Los Angeles, CA

2d • Onsite

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 are responsible for joining IATSE Local 600. The role involves daily newsgathering, working with a reporter to shoot and edit video for news events in a fair, unbiased, and accurate manner. Responsibilities include editing material to match scripts, collaborating with reporters on story production, maintaining equipment, and operating live trucks for remote transmissions. The position 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.
• Requires a 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

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED