Sarkes Tarzian, Inc.
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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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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