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Part-Time Photographer Editor

Asian American Journalists Association, Location, WV, United States


WCVB, the ABC affiliate in Boston, has an opening for a part-time Local News Photographer/Editor . We are looking for a photographer with the ability to capture the essence of what is happening in the field and bring it vividly into the homes of our viewers. 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. You will work with and report to the News Operations Manager.

Responsibilities

Shooting and editing of VOs, VO-SOTs and packages for broadcast air and online postings

Execute well-lit and creative live shots

Work with the Assignment Desk, Reporters, Producers and the Web 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

Gather video and still pictures for digital platforms

Work with reporters and the assignment desk to ensure the best content and facts are gathered

Work with producers to ensure their creative vision is accomplished with vivid video and natural sound

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

Produce and publish content to our online platforms

Good organization and attention to gear/equipment maintenance

Requirements

Training in the art of video photojournalism

Professional or college experience in a news environment

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 deadline

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

The estimated base hourly range for this role is between $30.99/hour and $49.84/hour. 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.

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