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Part-Time Photographer Editor

WCVB Channel 5, Needham Heights, MA, USA

Pay: $30.99/hour

Job type: Part Time


Overview
Local News Photographer – WCVB, the ABC affiliate in Boston, has an opening for a part-time Local News Photographer/Editor.

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

Qualifications

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

Salary
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.

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 communication, ensuring that the content we create is authentic, accurate, and connected to the communities we serve.

About Us
Hearst Television (HTV) owns and/or operates 35 television and two radio stations serving 27 media markets across 39 states reaching over 22 million U.S. television households. HTV is recognized as one of the industry\'s premier broadcasting companies and has been honored with numerous awards for distinguished journalism, industry innovation, and community service.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. We do not discriminate in hiring on the basis of sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, creed, national origin, physical or mental disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law.

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