Sports Photographer/Editor
About The Position
WPIX is looking for a full-time Sports Photographer/Editor. The Sports Photographer is responsible for shooting video, sound, editing and transmitting live content. Shoots video for Sports and News coverage. Confers with other personnel to discuss assignments, logistics and shot requirements. Sets up, composes, and executes broadcast quality video. Maintains all assigned equipment. Edits video for television broadcasts and web content. Operates live trucks. Partners with reporters to develop creative, visually appealing & impactful stories. Works efficiently and effectively under extremely tight deadlines. Good judgment skills are a must. Comprehensive understanding of ethical and legal issues concerning daily newsgathering. Must routinely use appropriate journalistic standards and guidelines. Excellent lighting, camera, production and editing skills. Performs other duties as assigned. Must be able to work professionally and respectfully with others. A strong work ethic towards excellence. Work weekends and nights.
Requirements
- Applicants must have a flexible schedule with ability to work nights, weekends, and holidays
- Candidates will be accountable for assigned equipment, including news vehicles, cameras, lights, laptop, writing trouble reports when necessary.
- Excellent communication skills, both oral and written
- A passion for sports
- Must possess a valid driver’s license and a clean driving record.
- Must have at least 3 to 5 years of experience in broadcast television.
- Minimum two years’ experience operating video recording equipment (More for larger markets and less for smaller markets)
- Proficiency with computers, telephones, transmission, streaming
- Proficiency with video recording equipment including Sony cameras
- Ability to meet deadlines, prioritize assignments and handle multiple tasks simultaneously
- Flexibility to work any shift
Responsibilities
- Shoots video for Sports and News coverage
- Confers with other personnel to discuss assignments, logistics and shot requirements
- Sets up, composes, and executes broadcast quality video
- Maintains all assigned equipment
- Edits video for television broadcasts and web content
- Operates live trucks
- Partners with reporters to develop creative, visually appealing & impactful stories
- Works efficiently and effectively under extremely tight deadlines
- Performs other duties as assigned
- Must be able to work professionally and respectfully with others
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
