Photographer
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Job Location:
Needham, MA - USA
Monthly Salary:
$ 76411 - 106778
Posted on:
9 hours ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
Local News Photographer
WCVB Bostons market-leading ABC affiliate has an opening for a photojournalist. We are looking for a photographer/editor/truck operator with the ability to capture the essence of what is happening in the field and deliver it to our digital and linear audiences. You will spend several hours each day out in the field shooting editing and executing creative live shots. You must be up to date on the modern aspects of our medium and have an excellent eye for video. You will work well with others always positively representing our station with the highest journalistic standards and professionalism on display. This position is part of the IBEW union and you will work with and report to the News Operations Manager.
Responsibilities
- Shoot and edit VOs VO-SOTs and packages for linear and digital platforms
- Execute well-lit and creative live shots
- Work with the assignment desk reporters producers and the web team to cover daily stories
- Shoot on assigned professional ENG camera equipment
- Edit in Adobe Premiere and use ENG SNG and wireless data to feed completed work to the station
- Work with reporters and the assignment desk to ensure were gathering impactful content
- Work closely with reporters and producers to turn their creative vision into compelling video and sound
- Use catalog systems to save/store record and locate necessary video
- Produce and publish content to our online platforms
- Be highly organized and attentive to gear and equipment maintenance
Requirements
- Training in the art of video photojournalism
- Professional or college experience in a news environment
- Ability to carry up to 50 pounds of equipment
- Experience with ENG live vans
- Can work in all weather conditions
- Have a valid drivers license and a clean driving record
- Computer and software experience; knowledge of Adobe Premiere in particular
- Can organize prioritize and make deadlines
- Ability to take initiative work collaboratively and communicate proactively
- Have and exhibit unwavering journalistic integrity and ethical standards
- Can deal with the stresses and pressures of time-sensitive newscast production
- Related military experience will be considered
Values in Action
At Hearst Television we tell stories every day. Stories about people of all backgrounds perspectives and identities. Thats why behind the scenes we believe in being an organization that fosters collaboration and open communications ensuring that the content we create is authentic accurate and connected to the communities we serve.
Salary
The estimated base salary range for this role is between $76411.92-$106778.82. The actual base pay offered is dependent upon many factors such as transferable skills work experience business needs market demands and conditions including geographic location where the work will be performed and other factors permitted by law. The base pay range is subject to change and may be modified in the future.
Benefits
Hearsts benefit programs are modern flexible and designed to focus on you. As a Hearst employee you and your spouse or partner or dependents would have access to the following benefits.
- Medical Dental Vision
- 401(k) matching
- Emotional Wellness Support
- Paid Time Off
- Paid Parental Leave
- LGBTQ Health Services
- Additional benefits to meet your and your familys needs
Key Skills
- Sales Experience
- Time Management
- Photography
- Customer Service
- Computer Skills
- Color Management
- InfusionSoft
- Manual Transmission Experience
- Ftp
- Adobe Photoshop
- Adobe Lightroom
- Photo Editing
About Company
Hearst Television (HTV) owns and/or operates 35 television and two radio stations serving 27 media markets across 39 states reaching over 22 million U.S. television households. HTV is recognized as one of the industry's premier broadcasting companies and has been honored with numerous ... View more
