Public Affairs Photojournalist

Twin Cities PBS•Saint Paul, MN

5d•$37 - $41•Hybrid

About The Position

Minnesota PBS is seeking a highly skilled Public Affairs Photojournalist who can create visually exciting content for broadcast, mobile, and social media. Successful candidates will have experience telling compelling stories on their own or as a team. This is a union position that will primarily work with a Public Affairs reporter in the field. The position will require frequent travel including overnight and weekend work. Union membership to both IBEW and NABET is required for this position. Dues will be prorated for each union based on typical hours worked under each bargaining agreement.

Requirements

Bachelor’s Degree in Mass Communications, Journalism, Media Arts, or related field
2 years experience in a live, broadcast journalism environment
Knowledge of Adobe Creative Suite, or any Non-Linear base editing system
Strong visual communication skills (composition, lighting, exposure, focus, camera movement)
Strong organizational and time management skills; ability to multitask in a fast-paced, time sensitive production environment
Ability to setup and perform live field shoots, utilizing lights, cameras, LiveU, and similar field equipment.
Ability to travel to locations in the greater metro area, and communities throughout Minnesota on a frequent basis; occasional travel outside the state
Knowledge of social media standards and platforms
Expert ability to operate all Minnesota PBS field cameras, field support equipment, audio and lighting instruments
Strong focus on audience and end user needs; ability to collaborate with content personnel on project expectations
Excellent oral and written communication and interpersonal skills
Commitment to advancing Inclusion, Diversity, Equity and Accessibility (IDEA) priorities within the organization

Nice To Haves

Experience directing studio based productions is a plus
Member and active participant in NPPA a plus

Responsibilities

Demonstrated ability to capture video & audio elements that produce compelling and engaging news, sports, features and documentary-style stories in a daily deadline environment.
A desire to collaborate with reporters and producers to ensure the highest journalistic standards.
Function as a member of the field production team, leading in camera-related activities and helping out as appropriate in other areas to ensure a smooth flow of production activity
Organize, test, and transport gear to and from locations; ensure safe and proper handling of all gear in use.
Edit the video and audio to tell the story, collaborating with producer and meeting the specified requirements
Manage the media to ensure a smooth flow of the material through all steps of the post-production process
Able to modify settings, correct user‐level problems, and suggest innovative solutions to technical problems
Color correct video to match settings throughout the project and ensure video is within legal specs.
Record voiceover and adjust audio to meet required specs for delivery when project does not go through an audio engineer.
Maintain equipment and vehicles in an orderly fashion; test for suitability for field operations
Refer equipment and vehicle repairs to maintenance staff
Maintain familiarity with remote broadcast equipment; recommend equipment to be used, rented and/or purchased
Complete all necessary paperwork (e.g. work-order sign-offs and notes, credit card transactions, fuel purchases)
Utilize Minnesota PBS scheduling systems
Participate as an active member of the Production Services Team; contribute to shared goals and collaborate with colleagues on achievement of priorities
Advise and/or train other production staff members
Keep abreast of developments in television technology and storytelling aesthetics
Other duties as assigned