Photographer/Videographer - WSB TV

Cox Media Group•Atlanta, GA

About The Position

WSB TV Atlanta is looking for a Photographer/Videographer who is a creative go-getter with an eye for composition and an ear for sound. If you like a challenge and have a couple of years’ experience on the street, we want to hear from you!  Essential Duties and Responsibilities Shoot and edit compelling local news stories that are clear and easy to understand. Able to work under pressure and make quick decisions in the field. Operate and maintain a professional video camera and related news gathering equipment. This includes laptop, iPhone, LiveU and drones. Be familiar with and understand non-linear editing techniques to meet deadlines and create high-impact stories. Understanding of how to operate and maintain live equipment including microwave, satellite and LiveU backpacks. As well as being able to troubleshoot ENG/SNG trucks. Understanding the best way to troubleshoot equipment issues (camera, laptop or ENG/SNG trucks) as well as ownership of all technical aspects of the job. Collaborate with reporters to turn creative and visual stories, active live shot / teases and making sure daily deadlines are met in high pressure situations. A self-starter, with the ability to gather VO, VO-SOT and NAT sound packages by yourself. Can work in all weather conditions and carry up to 50 pounds of equipment. Maintain news vehicles for safe operation, keeping up with scheduled maintenance and having a valid driver's license. Obtain training to be a drone operator, including taking the FAA drone pilot license exam. Ability to work all shifts scheduled, including mornings, nights, weekends and holidays. Other duties may be assigned as needed. Must adhere to all station policies. Bring story ideas and a creative energy to the job every day.

Requirements

3 years of professional experience working as a TV news photographer required
3 years of non-linear editing experience, preferably Avid editing software
Working knowledge of ENG trucks, as well as LiveU and/or licensed drone pilot
Must have a valid driver's license and clean driving record
Ability to generate live shots and packages with high production values is a must.
Candidate should have all requisite skills with technology, including legacy microwave, major streaming vendors, FTP solutions, non-linear editing solutions and state of the art newsroom production and rundown system.
Ideal candidate will be resourceful, self-reliant, and self-motivated.

Nice To Haves

Having a 107 remote pilot drone license is a plus as well as experience and demonstrated ability with original graphics.
A college degree in Journalism or TV Broadcasting is preferred

Responsibilities

Shoot and edit compelling local news stories that are clear and easy to understand.
Able to work under pressure and make quick decisions in the field.
Operate and maintain a professional video camera and related news gathering equipment. This includes laptop, iPhone, LiveU and drones.
Be familiar with and understand non-linear editing techniques to meet deadlines and create high-impact stories.
Understanding of how to operate and maintain live equipment including microwave, satellite and LiveU backpacks. As well as being able to troubleshoot ENG/SNG trucks.
Understanding the best way to troubleshoot equipment issues (camera, laptop or ENG/SNG trucks) as well as ownership of all technical aspects of the job.
Collaborate with reporters to turn creative and visual stories, active live shot / teases and making sure daily deadlines are met in high pressure situations.
A self-starter, with the ability to gather VO, VO-SOT and NAT sound packages by yourself.
Can work in all weather conditions and carry up to 50 pounds of equipment.
Maintain news vehicles for safe operation, keeping up with scheduled maintenance and having a valid driver's license.
Obtain training to be a drone operator, including taking the FAA drone pilot license exam.
Ability to work all shifts scheduled, including mornings, nights, weekends and holidays. Other duties may be assigned as needed. Must adhere to all station policies.
Bring story ideas and a creative energy to the job every day.