News Photographer
The primary responsibility of the news photographer/storyteller is to shoot and edit video under deadline pressure. Principle responsibilities include ensuring sound and picture quality of all video shot, working alone or with a reporter to shoot and edit for broadcast, driving and operating ENG Microwave Van, operating Dejero LIVE devices, maintaining inventory of all assigned equipment and being responsible for its upkeep, and editing stories for newscasts. This is not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, skills, duties, requirements, efforts, or working conditions associated with the job. While this is intended to be an accurate reflection of the current job, management reserves the right to revise the job or to require that other, or different, tasks be performed when circumstances change.
Requirements and skills include the ability to shoot and edit video in all kinds of settings and under extreme deadline pressure, driving and operating ENG Microwave Van, operating assigned photography equipment, knowledge of how assigned photography gear works to perform minor repairs and troubleshoot in-field, if necessary, ability to operate linear and non-linear videotape editing, ability to type, and ability to handle telephones and other communication equipment. Preferred: have or be able to obtain FAA-107 license to legally operate sUAS, must possess a valid state driver's license (or be able to get one) and maintain a clean driving record.
Physical requirements include dexterity to operate camera, VTR, etc., good vision to shoot and edit video, ability to lift 100 lbs. or more, as needed, of equipment consisting of a camera, light kit, tripod, batteries, etc., work in all kinds of weather conditions, and ability to accommodate travel assignments out of the market as required.
Salary range: $25-$28.50/hr based on experience.