Photojournalist

2060 Digital • Saint Paul, MN

5h

About The Position

The Photojournalist shoots and edits video and audio for daily newscasts, specials, station websites, and social media under tight deadlines. The role involves capturing steady, well-sequenced footage with clean audio, natural sound, and appropriate lighting, using a variety of shot sizes and camera movement to tell stories visually. Editing is performed in-house and in the field using non-linear editing platforms, including Adobe and Final Cut Pro, and may include layering, special effects, witness protection, highlighting clips, color correction, and Photoshop.

The Photojournalist works with reporters to produce packages and live shots, and may conduct interviews using self-formulated or supplied questions. The position requires collaboration and frequent communication across the newsroom, contributing story ideas, responding to breaking news, adapting to last-minute changes, and working assigned or alternate shifts. Travel is regular and may be local, national, or international. The role also includes driving and maintaining company vehicles and ensuring equipment is in good working condition.

Requirements

• Minimum 2 years of TV news photography and editing experience preferred.
• Proficiency with current broadcast cameras and editing equipment.
• Knowledge and expertise in non-linear editing.
• Ability to work independently and with a reporter.
• Reliability and ability to work additional hours and travel as required.
• Valid driver's license and a clean driving record as determined by the company; a driving record check is required.
• Good news judgment and a thorough understanding of daily news content.
• Ability to read, write, and speak English well.
• Ability to work under pressure and meet tight deadlines.
• Manual dexterity to operate camera and editing equipment.
• Ability to lift, carry, and move with up to 50 pounds of equipment in varied environments.
• Ability to stand for long periods and move quickly on uneven, unfamiliar terrain, indoors and outdoors.
• Ability to listen and respond verbally in English and to drive news vehicles.

Nice To Haves

• Ability to learn and operate ENG trucks.

Responsibilities

• Shoot steady, sequenced video with clean audio and good lighting for news, weather, and sports coverage, newscasts, specials, station websites, and social media.
• Capture natural sound and use a variety of shots and camera movement to tell stories visually.
• Edit video and audio for news stories, VOs, VO/SOTs, setups, and reporter packages using different techniques and editing platforms, both in-house and in the field.
• Perform multi-layer editing and special effects, including witness protection, highlighting video clips, color correction, and Photoshop.
• Work with reporters to produce stories, packages, and live shots for daily newscasts.
• Conduct broadcast interviews when needed, formulating questions or using questions supplied by newsroom staff.
• Learn and operate cameras, servers, editing platforms, and other new technology and equipment.
• Communicate and collaborate with reporters, anchors, producers, assignment editors, creative services, and other photographers about assignments and newsroom needs.
• Check in with the Assignment Desk upon returning to the station and assist colleagues when needed.
• Respond effectively to crises and breaking news, handle last-minute changes, and communicate clearly with relevant staff and talent.
• Attend editorial and other meetings, contribute story ideas, and maintain awareness of local, national, and world news and community issues.
• Travel as required and work assigned shifts, alternate schedules, additional hours, or coverage for absent coworkers when needed.
• Drive company vehicles safely, follow traffic laws and company take-home vehicle guidelines, report vehicle issues or incidents, and keep vehicles clean and in good condition.
• Ensure equipment is in good working condition.
• Build professional working relationships with coworkers, customers, vendors, and the public; represent the station courteously and professionally.
• Maintain a neat and presentable appearance at work.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: No Education Listed