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Sarkes Tarzian, Inc.

Photojournalist

Sarkes Tarzian, Inc., Reno, Nevada, United States, 89550

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PHOTOJOURNALIST

KTVN 2 News Nevada of Reno, NV, a CBS affiliate, is looking for a News Photographer. The right person for this role will have an eye for photographic composition and video storytelling. Understanding the basics of good journalism and possessing the ability to gather accurate information about stories is a must as they work in cooperation with the news managers, producers, reporters and other news photographers.

Responsibilities

Video photographing news stories using modern cameras and video equipment

Editing these stories for play-back during the station’s newscasts and on its digital platforms with sound in a crisp, clean, and creative manner

Operating bonded-cellular and microwave live equipment

Produce video for stories, which will be interesting to the people of our viewing area

Use all tools of the profession to make these news stories as compelling as possible

Story Concept (5%), equipment maintenance (5%), video photography (60%), editing (25%), and live production (5%)

Qualities And Requirements

Valid driver’s license with clean driving record

High school diploma or equivalent is required

At least one year in TV newsroom preferred

Ability to operate modern video cameras, editors and live equipment

Be able to lift 40-pound objects, grip and twist locking grips on photographic tripod and camera mount

Make split‑second decisions in the field about how a news story should be covered behind the lens

NOTE: This position sometimes requires long working hours. To perform this job successfully, this person must have a commitment to the profession, which transcends the mentality of a typical 9‑5 worker. This job may require working nights, weekends, and holidays because of the unscheduled and immediate nature of the news business.

To apply, please click ‘apply’ to submit your resume and/or email your resume and examples of your work to ECOLLINS@SARKESTARZIAN.COM.

Seniority level

Entry level

Employment type

Full-time

Job function

Strategy/Planning and Information Technology

Industries

Broadcast Media Production and Distribution

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