NBC5 is hiring: Photographer in South Burlington

Job Description
WPTZ/WNNE, the NBC affiliate in South Burlington, VT, is seeking a Local News Photographer who can capture the energy and emotion of stories in the field and bring them to life for our viewers. This position requires a creative visual storyteller with strong shooting and editing skills, a sharp eye for compelling video, and a passion for local news.

In this role, you will spend much of your day in the field shooting news, editing packages, and executing dynamic live shots. You will also edit content for daily newscasts and work closely with reporters, producers, and newsroom staff to create high-quality visual journalism.

The ideal candidate stays current with modern broadcast technology and production techniques, thrives in a fast-paced environment, and consistently demonstrates professionalism and strong journalistic standards. You should be a collaborative team player who represents the station positively both in the newsroom and in the community. This position reports to the Chief Photographer.

Responsibilities

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

Work with the Assignment Desk and Reporters to cover daily stories

Shoot on assigned professional 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 producers 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

Coordinate incoming video elements from crews in the field

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

Produce and publish content to our online platforms

Organization and attention to gear/equipment maintenance

Requirements

Training in the art of video photojournalism

Professional or college experience in a newsroom

Carry up to 50 pounds of equipment

Experience with ENG trucks

Can work in all weather conditions

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

Must operate digital editing tools

Must have computer and software experience; knowledge of Adobe Premiere, Precis, and CNN platforms

Can organize and prioritize

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

In‑person attendance is required

Salary
The estimated base salary for this role is $42,000. 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

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

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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