Photojournalist, Spotlight on Maryland

Sinclair Broadcast Group•Cockeysville, MD

44d•$34 - $38•Onsite

About The Position

Spotlight on Maryland has an opening for a dynamic Photojournalist/storyteller. This team will produce exclusive, innovative, hard hitting and high-impact stories for digital, social and television. We are looking for a creative visual storyteller who can capture video images for use on multiple platforms that involve stories that go beyond the basics, hold government and elected leaders accountable, and press for a solution. We seek someone who can see beyond the lens to provide something meaningful that will have an impact on the communities we serve.

Requirements

Three (3) years of ENG experience with a network affiliate TV news organization
At least three (3) years of shooting experience, and technical knowledge of editing and video equipment
Aggressive team-player who can produce good stories under tight deadlines
Impeccable video editing skills (experience editing on Adobe Premier Pro is a plus)
Photographer who shoots live shots for multiple stations nationwide
Has studio and field lighting experience
Able to work some nights and weekends
Possesses trouble shooting and problem solving skills
Excellent transmission experience (fiber, LiveU, sat truck)
Basic graphics skills (Adobe After Effects experience a plus)
Superior audio skills
Hold a valid driver’s license and be able to operate ENG news vehicles
Must be able to lift and carry between 25 and 50 pounds on a regular basis

Nice To Haves

experience editing on Adobe Premier Pro is a plus
Adobe After Effects experience a plus

Responsibilities

Editing and shooting general assignment stories, multiple lives shots, and natural sound packages
Shooting and editing day-to-day general assignment stories, in-depth features and investigative assignments, as well as shooting live shots
Exceptional video editing skills on non-linear edit systems and basic graphics skills