Photojournalist

• Shoot steady, sequenced video with good, clean audio for news, weather and sports for daily newscasts, specials and station websites, as well as social medio under tight deadlines.
• While shooting, get clean audio and Gather great natural sound while in the field. Ensure good lighting, making sure the shot is bright not dark.
• Edit in camera for sequences. Uses movement off the shoulder to show viewers what is seen in the field and a tripod or steady bag for the steady Soose wide, medium and tight shots with a variety of subjects for the purpose of telling the story through pictures.
• Edit video and audio satisfactorily for news stories, VOs, VO/SOTs, setups and reporter packages using different techniques and editing platforms (including non-linear editing with Adobe ang Final Cut Pro) under tight deadlines and in stressful situations while completing on time. Editing is done in house and in the field. Learn and perform competent multi-layering and special effects such as witness protection, highlighting video clips, color correction, and Photoshop. Aspire to editing excellence to raise the level of storytelling.
• At times, may conduct interviews for broadcast with formulating May also use questions supplied by producers, reporters or news management.
• Work in tandem with a reporter to “tell” a story. 
• Have full knowledge of working with reporters to turn packages and live shots for daily newscasts. 
• Learn streets and highways to drive quickly to a news Be able to operate and follow GPS.
• Learn and operate effectively and satisfactorily new technology and equipment including but not limited to Final Cut Pro, different cameras, servers, and editing platforms.
• Communicate frequently throughout the day and work collaboratively with others in the newsroom including reporters, anchors, producers, assignment editors, creative services and other photographers about assigned stories and other assignments. Check in face-to-face with Assignment Desk when returning to station from assignments and proactively pitch in to assist others.
• Respond and work well in a crisis and during breaking.
• Handle last minute and unexpected changes, communicating quickly and clearly to necessary staff and talent.
• Attend editorial and other Come prepared, interact professionally with others and contribute story ideas daily.
• Have knowledge of local, national and world Have a handle on what is going on in the community.
• Travel regularly, often locally however, may travel nationally and internationally.
• Work assigned Shifts may change often. Fill in for absent co-workers, if needed.
• Ability to work other hours or alternate schedules including when called to cover breaking news.
  
• Drive company vehicles to and from stories under various driving conditions.
  • Obey all traffic laws and safety rules of the road while in a company vehicle.
  • Report any problems or concerns with vehicle and traffic incidents promptly to appropriate company representative.
  • If assigned to take a news vehicle home, must follow take home guidelines which include securing equipment and vehicle.
  • Keep car clean and in good condition.
  • Ensure equipment is in good working condition.
• Build working relationships with co-workers, customers, vendors and the public.
• Act in a courteous professional manner when representing the station and the news department.
• Look presentable and neat on the job.
• Must possess a valid driver’s license and clean driving record as determined by the company. A driving record check will be required.

Qualifications:

• Minimum 2 years of TV news photography and editing experience preferred.
• Must be proficient with current broadcast cameras and editing equipment.
• Have knowledge and expertise of non-linear editing.
• Ability to work alone and with a reporter.
• Must be reliable and able to work additional hours if needed, as well as travel as required.
• Must possess a valid driver’s license and clean driving record as determined by the company. A driving record check will be required.
• Good news judgement and thorough understanding of daily news content.
• Ability to read, write and speak English well.
• Ability to work well under pressure and meet tight deadlines.
• Ability to learn and run ENG trucks preferred.

Physical Requirements:

• Must have manual dexterity to operate camera and editing equipment.
• Must be able to lift, carry and move with up to 50lbs of equipment in various environments, including outdoors in extreme weather conditions.
• Must be able to work in areas and conditions that are often noisy, have many distractions, in extreme weather (heat and cold) and landscape conditions.
• Must be able to stand for long periods of time.
• Able to listen to and respond verbally to others in English.
• Able to move quickly inside and outside on uneven, unfamiliar terrain and areas.
• Able to drive news vehicles.
• Work under tight deadlines and in pressure situations.