Sports Photographer (P/T) - Wcjb

Gray Media • Gainesville, FL

6d • Onsite

About The Position

This position, while part-time, constitutes a key member of our sports coverage team. You'll be responsible for shooting live sports, practices, collegiate signings, interviews, and writing/editing on-air treatments. Many of our shoots are on nights and weekends.

Requirements

• BA degree in broadcasting or equivalent work experience
• Computer literacy required, including, ideally, the ENPS news system.
• Knowledge of broadcast-quality camera equipment.
• Edit video on Final Cut Pro editing systems, or similar equipment.
• Ability to meet various deadlines.
• Strong broadcast and AP style writing skills.
• Proficient at posting content to the station website, Facebook, and Twitter.
• Self-motivated and able to work in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment.
• Valid Florida Driver`s license and acceptable driving record required.

Responsibilities

• Receives assignment or evaluates leads/news tips to develop story ideas.
• Gathers and verifies factual information regarding stories through interviews, observation, and research.
• Shoots video and still photos for web, if required, to illustrate stories.
• Writes web stories
• Edits videos for all multimedia platforms.
• Shoots live reports from the site of the event or a mobile broadcast unit
• Assist sports anchors in preparing the cast as needed.
• Additional duties as required by management.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees