Photographer

Hearst•Manchester, NH

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About The Position

WMUR, the ABC affiliate in Manchester, New Hampshire, is hiring a Local News Photographer. The role captures events in the field and brings them to viewers through vivid video and creative live shots. The photographer spends several hours each day in the field shooting and editing, and also edits content for newscasts. The position calls for an excellent eye for video, familiarity with modern broadcast practices, and a collaborative, professional approach that upholds high journalistic standards. The Photographer works with and reports to the News Operations Director.

Requirements

Training in video photojournalism.
Professional or college experience in a newsroom.
Ability to carry up to 50 pounds of equipment.
Experience with ENG trucks.
Ability to work in all weather conditions.
Valid driver's license and clean driving record.
Ability to operate digital editing tools.
Computer and software experience; knowledge of Adobe Premiere, Precis, and CNN platforms.
Ability to organize and prioritize.
Unwavering journalistic integrity and ethical standards.
Ability to handle the stresses and pressures of time-sensitive newscast production.

Nice To Haves

Related military experience will be considered.

Responsibilities

Shoot and edit VOs, VO-SOTs, and packages for broadcast and online publication.
Work with the Assignment Desk and reporters to cover daily stories.
Shoot using assigned professional camera equipment.
Edit in Adobe Premiere and use ENG, SNG, and wireless data to send 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 fulfill their creative vision using vivid video and natural sound.
Coordinate incoming video elements from crews in the field.
Use catalog systems to save, store, record, and locate video.
Produce and publish content to online platforms.
Organize and maintain gear and equipment.