About this role
The News Photographer operates television or video cameras to record images or scenes for news reports. • Cover general news assignments in a fast-paced newsgathering environment, utilizing electronic video camera, cell phone, editing equipment, and other equipment that may be relevant to a story • Strong understanding of various media formats and camera equipment • Operate live ENG remote newsgathering equipment • Ability to work overtime, extra hours • Ability to work several different shifts • Ability to work in all types of weather conditions • Ability to be available in the event of breaking news • Ability to respond quickly to breaking news
• Requirements & Skills:
• Fluency in English • High School diploma • 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
ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS:
• Willingness to cross-train in other areas of news operations as needed • Availability to work weekends, holidays, and irregular hours as job requires • Ability to lift and carry up to 50lbs of equipment • Clean motor vehicle record, ability to drive, proof of insurance
APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS:
• College degree preferred • Online link to work samples, including videography and editing preferably in a news setting • No still photography