Photojournalist

Weather Group Television LLC•Atlanta, GA

About The Position

This role is responsible for capturing visual content and editing stories for multiple television platforms, as well as assisting with creation and production of story ideas. The candidate will also coordinate and facilitate remote live shots either working alone or with other team members or reporters, the candidate must be an energetic storyteller with a drive to get the story told, and a strong eye for capturing engaging visual images. Must be able to shoot, edit and feed their own material. Excellent reading, writing, visual, aural and organizational skills, both for TV broadcast and online content is required.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in broadcast journalism.
Demonstrated videography and non-linear editing experience required
Five years hands-on experience with current DTE/NLE editing systems
Five years hands-on experience with video shooting/MMJ
Must possess a valid driver's license and be able to provide proof of motor vehicle insurability
Must be available to travel on short notice
Must be willing to work extended hours when necessary, recognizing that TWC is a 24/7-network environment
May be required to lift and carry equipment weighing as much as 25 lbs.
Must be able to look at a computer monitor and other monitors for a period of 3-4 hours. Some monitors may be as close at 2ft and as far as 12ft away.

Nice To Haves

FAA certified (or willing to certify) to fly a commercial drone
Operation of Starlink
Ability to see technical issues in light of operational requirements and act on them accordingly
Knowledge of broadcast and AP style writing skills
Knowledge of broadcast quality camera equipment - including a conceptual understanding of 4K and other emerging technologies
Must be a self-directed worker, willing and able to take the initiative to set focus and direction
Must be customer-focused and a team player
Must be eager to develop their personal skillset
Must be flexible and adaptable in a rapidly changing environment
Must be well organized
Must get along well with others, and be willing and able to deal with diverse culture & customer base challenges across a variety of issues
Must possess unquestionable ethical standards
Self-motivated with the ability to work in a fast-paced deadline-driven environment
Teamwork skills including listening, initiative, and follow through required
Understanding of newsroom computer systems (i.e., iNews), with first-hand experience preferred
Understanding of posting and receiving content through cloud-based storage

Responsibilities

Support the TWC storytelling team by gathering, shooting and editing material for TWC Air.
Contribute to the development and production of story ideas in a proactive style that blends well with the rest of the network team.
Present compelling and technically sound live shots when assigned, with a focus on breaking news and severe weather coverage
Collaborate with the Video Photography and Post-Production Craft Editing teams, Engineering/IT, video producers, show producers, as well as other editorial teams to create the best possible stories
Suggest and receive assignments, or evaluates news leads and news tips, to develop story ideas
Work cooperatively with reporters assigned to stories
Shoots video including the use of drones to illustrate stories. Edits and submit videos for all multimedia platforms
Maintain a complete operational understanding of all team processes, procedures and workflows
Interact effectively “horizontally” through TWC as needed, working closely and collaboratively with multiple departments
Manage specific equipment / resources such as cameras, computers, hard drives, media cards, etc.
Coordinates with Engineering/IT to ensure all that all assigned equipment is maintained and functioning properly