Photographer

Hearst•South Burlington, VT

2d•Onsite

About The Position

WPTZ/WNNE, the NBC affiliate in South Burlington, VT, is seeking a Local News Photographer who can capture the energy and emotion of stories in the field and bring them to life for our viewers. This position requires a creative visual storyteller with strong shooting and editing skills, a sharp eye for compelling video, and a passion for local news. In this role, you will spend much of your day in the field shooting news, editing packages, and executing dynamic live shots. You will also edit content for daily newscasts and work closely with reporters, producers, and newsroom staff to create high-quality visual journalism. The ideal candidate stays current with modern broadcast technology and production techniques, thrives in a fast-paced environment, and consistently demonstrates professionalism and strong journalistic standards. You should be a collaborative team player who represents the station positively both in the newsroom and in the community. This position reports to the Chief Photographer.

Requirements

Training in the art of video photojournalism
Professional or college experience in a newsroom
Carry up to 50 pounds of equipment
Experience with ENG trucks
Can work in all weather conditions
Have a valid driver's license and a clean driving record
Must operate digital editing tools
Must have computer and software experience; knowledge of Adobe Premiere, Precis, and CNN platforms
Can organize and prioritize
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
In-person attendance is required

Responsibilities

Shooting and editing of VOs, VO-SOTs and packages for broadcast air and online postings
Work with the Assignment Desk and Reporters to cover daily stories
Shoot on assigned professional camera equipment
Edit in Adobe Premiere and use ENG, SNG, and wireless data to feed completed work to the station
Gather video and still pictures for digital platforms
Work with reporters and producers to ensure the best content and facts are gathered
Work with producers to ensure their creative vision is accomplished with vivid video and natural sound
Coordinate incoming video elements from crews in the field
Work with catalog systems to save/store, record and locate necessary video
Produce and publish content to our online platforms
Organization and attention to gear/equipment maintenance