Photographer I, News
About The Position
This video photojournalist will gather content elements for and produce accurate and compelling visual stories and programs. Essential Duties and Responsibilities: Gather and edit content elements for news video stories; including breaking news, severe weather, daily coverage, special reports, features, sports, and live events for multiple platforms, including television, online, and social media. Produce NPPA-style video stories containing powerful video images, creative composition, solid lighting, video sequences, powerful natural sound, and compelling interviews. Gather and verify information for stories through interviews, observation, and research. React to and cover breaking news & weather with urgency and competitiveness while remaining conscious of personal, teammate, and public safety. Collaborate with teammates (reporters, anchors, news managers, & others) to executed high-quality stories and projects under tight deadlines. Ensure that all content produced meets company standards for journalistic integrity, timeliness, and production quality. Contribute original, enterprise story ideas daily. Produce special projects and other duties as assigned.
Requirements
- Previous photojournalism experience preferred
- Strong awareness of news and current events needed
- Sound editorial judgment, journalism ethics, and working knowledge of media laws needed
- Ability to make sound decisions without direct supervision
- Ability to prioritize assignments and meet deadlines
- Work well under pressure --- ability to handle breaking news and last-minute changes with aplomb
- Low-to-zero call/approach reluctance --- ability to confidently engage with viewers, officials, those affected by stories, and others to cultivate story leads and information
- Professional savvy and collegial demeanor when interacting with colleagues and members of the public
- Excellent communication skills; verbal and written English fluency required
- Strong, candid knowledge of self & capabilities and display the willingness & ability to take action to learn, improve, and grow
- Mastery of broadcast-quality camera gear and other newsgathering equipment
- Strong non-linear video editing skills required
- Valid driver’s license required for hire. A clean driving record is required and must be maintained to be able to safely & confidently operate company motor vehicles.
- Protect, operate, and maintain camera, microphones, computers, and other news gathering equipment
- Proficiency with computers, telephones, and other office equipment
Nice To Haves
- Proficiency with Adobe Premiere video editing software preferred
- Operate TVU units, ENG vehicles, SNG vehicle, The Weather Beast storm-chase vehicle, and other live transmission and streaming equipment
- Make sure assigned company vehicles stay very clean, receive regular schedule maintenance, and get timely needed repairs
- Bachelor’s degree in journalism, photography, film, or a related field, or an equivalent combination of education and work-related experience preferred
- Familiarity with ENPS rundown and story management system preferred
- Knowledge of WordPress digital publishing preferred
- Familiarity with using social networking sites (i.e. Facebook, YouTube, Twitter, Instagram, TikTok, etc.) preferred
- FCC Part 107 drone license and previous UAS experience welcomed
Responsibilities
- Gather and edit content elements for news video stories; including breaking news, severe weather, daily coverage, special reports, features, sports, and live events for multiple platforms, including television, online, and social media
- Produce NPPA-style video stories containing powerful video images, creative composition, solid lighting, video sequences, powerful natural sound, and compelling interviews
- Gather and verify information for stories through interviews, observation, and research
- React to and cover breaking news & weather with urgency and competitiveness while remaining conscious of personal, teammate, and public safety
- Collaborate with teammates (reporters, anchors, news managers, & others) to executed high-quality stories and projects under tight deadlines
- Ensure that all content produced meets company standards for journalistic integrity, timeliness, and production quality
- Contribute original, enterprise story ideas daily
- Produce special projects and other duties as assigned
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
Associate degree
