News Photographer
News Photographer
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Job Description
The News Photographer operates television or video cameras to record images or scenes for news reports.
- Shoots video for news reports
- Confers with other personnel to discuss assignments logistics and shot requirements
- Sets up composes and executes video shots
- Maintains video equipment
- Edits video clips for television broadcasts and eMedia content
- Operates live microwave and satellite trucks in remote situations
- Performs other duties as assigned
Requirements & Skills:
- High school diploma
- Fluency in English
- Excellent communication skills both oral and written
- Minimum two years experience operating video recording equipment (More for larger markets and less for smaller markets)
- Proficiency with computers telephones copiers scanners fax machines and other office equipment
- Proficiency with video recording equipment
- Ability to meet deadlines prioritize assignments and handle multiple tasks simultaneously
- Flexibility to work any shift
- Must join IBEW Union
- $16.50 per hour depending on skill set and experience.
Physical Demands & Work Environment:
The News Photographer must be able to stand sit conduct telephone conversations use electronic mail write letters and memos conduct facetoface discussions with individuals or groups make decisions without supervision make decisions that impact the results of coworkers work in close proximity to others work outdoors in all weather conditions and work indoors in environmentally controlled conditions. In addition the News Photographer must be able to lift set up and operate equipment weighing up to 50 pounds and be able to handle control or feel objects tools or controls. Repetitive movements are required. Work may be conducted in extremely bright or inadequate lighting conditions.
Employment Type
Full-Time
