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Photographer

Hearst Communications, Inc., Needham Heights, Massachusetts, us, 02494

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Overview

Local News Photographer WCVB, Boston’s market-leading ABC affiliate, has an opening for a photojournalist. We are looking for a photographer/editor/truck operator with the ability to capture the essence of what is happening in the field and deliver it to our digital and linear audiences. You will spend several hours each day out in the field shooting, editing, and executing creative live shots. You must be up to date on the modern aspects of our medium and have an excellent eye for video. You will work well with others, always positively representing our station with the highest journalistic standards and professionalism on display. This position is part of the IBEW union and you will work with and report to the News Operations Manager.

Responsibilities

Shoot and edit VOs, VO-SOTs, and packages for linear and digital platforms

Execute well-lit and creative live shots

Work with the assignment desk, reporters, producers, and the web team to cover daily stories

Shoot on assigned professional ENG camera equipment

Edit in Adobe Premiere and use ENG, SNG, and wireless data to feed completed work to the station

Work with reporters and the assignment desk to ensure we’re gathering impactful content

Work closely with reporters and producers to turn their creative vision into compelling video and sound

Use catalog systems to save/store, record, and locate necessary video

Produce and publish content to our online platforms

Be highly organized and attentive to gear and equipment maintenance

Requirements

Training in the art of video photojournalism

Professional or college experience in a news environment

Ability to carry up to 50 pounds of equipment

Experience with ENG live vans

Can work in all weather conditions

Have a valid driver's license and a clean driving record

Computer and software experience; knowledge of Adobe Premiere in particular

Can organize, prioritize, and make deadlines

Ability to take initiative, work collaboratively, and communicate proactively

Have and exhibit unwavering journalistic integrity and ethical standards

Can deal with the stresses and pressures of time-sensitive newscast production

Related military experience will be considered

Values in Action At Hearst Television we tell stories every day. Stories about people of all backgrounds, perspectives, and identities. That\'s why, behind the scenes, we believe in being an organization that fosters collaboration and open communications, ensuring that the content we create is authentic, accurate, and connected to the communities we serve.

Salary The estimated base salary range for this role is between $76,411.92-$106,778.82. The actual base pay offered is dependent upon many factors, such as transferable skills, work experience, business needs, market demands and conditions, including geographic location where the work will be performed, and other factors permitted by law. The base pay range is subject to change and may be modified in the future.

Benefits Hearst\'s benefit programs are modern, flexible and designed to focus on you. As a Hearst employee, you and your spouse or partner or dependents would have access to the following benefits.

Medical | Dental | Vision

401(k) matching

Emotional Wellness Support

Paid Time Off

Paid Parental Leave

LGBTQ+ Health Services

Additional benefits to meet your and your family\'s needs

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