Photographer

Hearst•Needham, MA

7d•$76,412 - $106,779

About The Position

Local News Photographer WCVB, Boston’s market-leading ABC affiliate, has an opening for a photojournalist. We are looking for a photographer/editor/truck operator with the ability to capture the essence of what is happening in the field and deliver it to our digital and linear audiences. You will spend several hours each day out in the field shooting, editing, and executing creative live shots. You must be up to date on the modern aspects of our medium and have an excellent eye for video. You will work well with others, always positively representing our station with the highest journalistic standards and professionalism on display. This position is part of the IBEW union and you will work with and report to the News Operations Manager. At Hearst Television we tell stories every day. Stories about people of all backgrounds, perspectives, and identities. That's why, behind the scenes, we believe in being an organization that fosters collaboration and open communications, ensuring that the content we create is authentic, accurate, and connected to the communities we serve.

Requirements

Training in the art of video photojournalism
Professional or college experience in a news environment
Ability to carry up to 50 pounds of equipment
Experience with ENG live vans
Can work in all weather conditions
Have a valid driver's license and a clean driving record
Computer and software experience; knowledge of Adobe Premiere in particular
Can organize, prioritize, and make deadlines
Ability to take initiative, work collaboratively, and communicate proactively
Have and exhibit unwavering journalistic integrity and ethical standards
Can deal with the stresses and pressures of time-sensitive newscast production
Related military experience will be considered

Responsibilities

Shoot and edit VOs, VO-SOTs, and packages for linear and digital platforms
Execute well-lit and creative live shots
Work with the assignment desk, reporters, producers, and the web team to cover daily stories
Shoot on assigned professional ENG camera equipment
Edit in Adobe Premiere and use ENG, SNG, and wireless data to feed completed work to the station
Work with reporters and the assignment desk to ensure we’re gathering impactful content
Work closely with reporters and producers to turn their creative vision into compelling video and sound
Use catalog systems to save/store, record, and locate necessary video
Produce and publish content to our online platforms
Be highly organized and attentive to gear and equipment maintenance