Photographer - PT

Paramount • Denver, CO

41d • $30 - $35 • Onsite

About The Position

CBS Colorado is looking for a part-time photographer. The newsroom moves fast and works together. You'll collaborate daily with a tight-knit team of journalists covering everything from breaking news and severe weather to sports and the issues shaping life across Colorado. We look for people who thrive under deadline pressure, and care about telling stories that serve and reflect the communities that surround KCNC.

Requirements

• Must have a valid US driver's license with unrestricted ability to drive.
• Must be physically able to carry, shoulder and shoot with a broadcast ENG camera (25 lbs. or more), as well as carry support equipment (i.e., tripod, lights, etc.).
• Must be available to work weekends, long hours or varying shifts when necessary to meet production and broadcast deadlines in all kinds of possible weather conditions.

Nice To Haves

• Ideal candidate will have a passion for news and experience with video photojournalism.
• 2-3 years of experience preferred.
• Strong collaboration and communication skills.
• Knowledge of existing and evolving newsgathering technologies.
• Experience with Avid products a bonus.

Responsibilities

• Work alongside our reporters gathering breaking news as happens and conducting live shots.
• Shooting quality, compelling, and creative visual content.
• Ensure that all pictures and sounds are of the highest quality and properly recorded.
• Operate ENG news vans, drive station vehicle to assignments and report all maintenance problems to supervisor.
• Maintain assigned equipment in good working order and report equipment problems to supervisor.
• Edit daily stories under deadline pressure using non-linear editing systems.
• Deliver work within newscast deadlines.
• Uphold journalistic, ethical and professional standards consistent with company policies and values.

Benefits

• Paramount is an equal opportunity employer (EOE) including disability/vet.
• At Paramount, the spirit of inclusion feeds into everything that we do, on-screen and off. From the programming and movies we create to employee benefits/programs and social impact outreach initiatives, we believe that opportunity, access, resources and rewards should be available to and for the benefit of all.
• Paramount is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace. We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ethnicity, ancestry, religion, creed, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship status, marital status, disability, gender identity, gender expression, and Veteran status.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed