News Photographer
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Job Location:
New Orleans, LA - USA
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
15 hours ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
Local News Photographer
((station)) the ((AAA)) affiliate in ((location)) has an opening for a Local News Photographer. We are looking for a photographer with the ability to capture the essence of whats happening in the field and then bring it vividly into the homes of our viewers. You will spend several hours each day out in the field shooting editing and executing creative live shots. You will also edit for newscasts. You must be up to date on the modern aspects of our medium have an excellent eye for video. You will work well with other always positively representing us with the highest journalistic standards and professionalism on display. You will work with and report to the ((manager title)).
Responsibilities
- Shooting and editing of VOs VO-SOTs and packages for broadcast air and online postings
- Work with the Assignment Desk and Reporters to cover daily stories
- Shoot on assigned professional camera equipment
- Edit in Adobe Premiere and use ENG SNG and wireless data to feed completed work to the station
- Gather video and still pictures for digital platforms
- Work with reporters and producers to ensure the best content and facts are gathered
- Work with producers to ensure their creative vision is accomplished with vivid video and natural sound
- Coordinate incoming video elements from crews in the field
- Work with catalog systems to save/store record and locate necessary video
- Produce and publish content to our online platforms
- Organization and attention to gear/equipment maintenance
Requirements
- Training in the art of video photojournalism
- Professional or college experience in a newsroom
- Carry up to 50 pounds of equipment
- Experience with ENG trucks
- Can work in all weather conditions
- Can work all shifts including morning evenings and weekends
- Have a valid drivers license and a clean driving record
- Must operate digital editing tools
- Must have computer and software experience; knowledge of Adobe Premiere Precis and CNN platforms
- Can organize and prioritize
- 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 communication ensuring that the content we create is authentic accurate and connected to the communities we serve.
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
