Photographer/Editor
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PHOTOGRAPHER / EDITOR
Come join L.A.s #1 rated news team! KTLA 5 is looking for an experienced freelance News Photographer. The ideal candidate needs to have hands-on experience with dejeros TVUs and microwave units. This is a Union position and all new hires will be responsible for joining IATSE Local 600.
This role will be responsible for daily newsgathering and working with a reporter to shoot and edit stories under tight deadlines. The ideal candidate needs to be flexible and ready to move to a breaking news event at a moments notice. The Photographer will be responsible for keeping assigned equipment and/or vehicles in good working condition and filing all required paperwork and needs to have the ability to set up live equipment quickly so that reporters can do live-from the-scene reports.
Requirements:Minimum of five (5) years experience in News ENG Photography Editing and ENG/SNG live truck operation. Requires a valid California drivers license with a clean driving record as driving a news vehicle daily to and from stories is an essential part of the daily routine. Detail-oriented able to follow directions great attitude perform duties and make independent decisions under extreme pressure. This position will need to work Holidays Weekends Overnight Early Morning Late Evenings etc. This is a 24/7 news operation.
KTLA will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring.
News Photographer Responsibilities:
- Shoots and edits video for news reports
- Confers with other personnel to discuss assignments logistics and shot requirements
- Set up composes and executes video shoots
- Maintains video equipment
- Operates dejeros and microwave and satellite trucks in remote situations
- Performs other duties as assigned
Requirements and Skill:
- High school diploma
- Proficient in Adobe Premiere Pro
- Fluency in English
- Excellent communication skills both oral and written
- Minimum of five years experience operating television equipment
- Ability to meet deadlines prioritize assignments and handle multiple tasks simultaneously in a highly stressful environment
- Flexibility to work any shift from overnights to days to nightside
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Employment Type
Part-Time
