Sports PhotographerEditor

WPIX is looking for a full-time Sports Photographer/Editor. TheSports Photographeris responsible for shooting video sound editing and transmitting live content

• Shoots video for Sports and News coverage
• Confers with other personnel to discuss assignments logistics and shot requirements
• Sets up composes and executes broadcast quality video
• Maintains all assigned equipment
• Edits video for television broadcasts and web content
• Operates live trucks
• Partners with reporters to develop creative visually appealing & impactful stories
• Works efficiently and effectively under extremely tight deadlines
• Good judgment skills are a must.
• Comprehensive understanding of ethical and legal issues concerning daily newsgathering. Must routinely use appropriate journalistic standards and guidelines.
• Excellent lighting camera production and editing skills.
• Performs other duties as assigned
• Must be able to work professionally and respectfully with others
• A strong work ethic towards excellence
• Work weekends and nights

Requirements & Skills:

• Applicants must have a flexible schedule with ability to work nights weekends and holidays
• Candidates will be accountable for assigned equipment including news vehicles cameras lights laptop writing trouble reports when necessary.
• Excellent communication skills both oral and written
• A passion for sports
• Must possess a valid drivers license and a clean driving record.
• Must have at least 3 to 5 years of experience in broadcast television.
• Minimum two years experience operating video recording equipment (More for larger markets and less for smaller markets)
• Proficiency with computers telephones transmission streaming
• Proficiency with video recording equipment including Sony cameras
• Ability to meet deadlines prioritize assignments and handle multiple tasks simultaneously
• Flexibility to work any shift

Starting rate: $44.83