Photojournalist/Editor

Description

About Us:

Weigel Broadcasting Co. is a family-owned media company based in Chicago, Illinois. The company owns and operates national television networks, as well as local broadcast stations throughout the country. Weigel is a leader in broadcast television with MeTV, Memorable Entertainment Television, the number one rated classic TV entertainment network, as well as the Movies! Network in cooperation with the Fox Television Stations, the Catchy Comedy Network, the H&I - Heroes & Icons Network, the Start TV Network and the Dabl Network in association with the CBS Television Stations, the Story Television Network, the MeTV Toons Network in collaboration with Warner Bros. Discovery, and WEST- Western Entertainment Series Television Network. Weigel produces the original network TV programs Svengoolie, Toon In With Me and Collector’s Call. Weigel's local stations include CBS, ABC, The CW, MyNet, Telemundo and Univision network affiliates and independent stations, offering a mix of entertainment programming, local news and professional and college sports broadcasts in 29 U.S. markets including New York, Los Angeles, and Chicago. Weigel is the creator of the nationally syndicated music format MeTV FM. For more information on Weigel, visit: https://www.weigelbroadcasting.com/.

Photojournalist/Editor:

ABC57 in South Bend, Indiana is seeking an experienced Photojournalist/Editor to join our News Team and deliver high quality story telling. 

What You’ll Do 

• Bring stories to life through compelling video, editing, and dramatic lighting
• Collaborate effectively and proactively with reporters, producers, and on-air talent 
• Engage with sales clients on commercial content preferences
• Work daily with the Creative Services and Sales team on commercial shoots and updates to current commercials
• Coordinate shoot dates and execute writing, shooting, and editing for on-air and online commercials as needed
• Perform additional duties as assigned 

What You’ll Need 

• Prior experience in a video production role within broadcast, digital, or cable environments 
• Proficiency in videography, lighting, audio production, and Adobe editing software (e.g., Premiere Pro, After Effects, Photoshop)
• Drone operation experience and license preferred
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Strong attention to detail with proven time management abilities
• Ability to lift and move equipment weighing up to 50 lbs.

If you have what we are looking for, please apply with your resume, cover letter, and a link to your demo reel. 

What We Offer:

• Health & Wellness: Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance Package, Long Term Disability Insurance & Accident Insurance
• Retirement & Savings: HSA Plan, 401k with Company Match
• Time Off: Vacation/Personal/Sick/Paid Holidays
• Leave Support: Paid Qualified-FMLA Leave 
• Family Benefits: Paid Parental Leave

Weigel Broadcasting Co. maintains an Equal Employment Opportunity Policy for all applicants and employees. We give fair consideration to all qualified persons and afford all our employees opportunities for advancement according to their individual abilities, regardless of race, color, religion, national origin, age or sex, or other protected categories. No opportunities for promotion, transfer or any other benefit of employment will be diminished through discriminatory practices. Employees or prospective employees have the right to notify an appropriate local, state or Federal agency if they believe they have been discriminated against.