Photojournalist - Spectrum News NECN

Overview This role requires the ability to work lawfully in the U.S. without employment-based immigration sponsorship, now or in the future.
Are you passionate about video storytelling? Do you know how to catch a viewer’s eye and make a newscast visually compelling? Apply to be a Photojournalist at Spectrum News NECN. Spectrum News NECN covers MA, NH, ME, VT, RI, and CT. We use innovative journalistic approaches, backed by comprehensive research, to engage and inform viewers on the most essential news, issues, and events taking place in their communities. Beyond TV news distribution, our newsrooms publish via the Spectrum News app and connected television. We’re committed to providing viewers with 24-hour news—no matter how, when, and where they want it.

Be part of the connection

As a Photojournalist , you’ll work with a team of journalists to shoot and edit material for newscasts. You’ll elevate stories by incorporating footage with fresh angles, lighting, and points of view. You’ll be part of a collaborative team that creates compelling, timely, and accurate content to connect with viewers across traditional and digital platforms.

Responsibilities

Shoot and edit material for newscasts; contribute to storytelling across traditional and digital platforms.

Collaborate with reporters and editors to develop engaging, accurate stories.

Apply lighting, framing, and camera techniques to produce high-quality footage.

Capture footage at local events and in the community, balancing news value with ethical considerations.

As a part of Spectrum News NECN, you’re creative, highly technical, and ready to bring your community’s stories to life in our newsroom. You value accuracy and want to leverage your curiosity and storytelling abilities to share inspiring news across multiple platforms.

Required Qualifications

Experience: Shooting and editing television news footage – 5+ years

Education: Bachelor’s degree in journalism or related field, or comparable television work experience

Technical Skills: Operation of ENG/SNG/Satellite vehicles and bonded cellular streaming

Skills: Ability to clearly communicate solutions; ability to relate to diverse populations

Abilities: Positive attitude and willingness to solve problems; physical ability to lift up to 100 pounds; color discernment and good hearing

Travel Ability: Willing to travel to cover important stories and engage with the community

Schedule: Ability to work different shifts and cover stand-by responsibilities as needed

Driver’s license: Valid driver’s license for authorized driving in the state of residence

Preferred Qualifications

DSNG experience

Working Conditions

Works indoors in a climate-controlled environment and outdoors in varied weather conditions

Drives company vehicle to various locations; adheres to safety and traffic laws

Compensation and Legal Notice
The base pay for this position generally is between $20.40 and $36.10 . The actual compensation offered will consider factors such as skills, qualifications, experience, and location. We comply with local wage minimums and certain positions may be eligible for additional forms of incentive-based compensation such as bonuses.

A qualified applicant’s criminal history, if any, will be considered in a manner consistent with applicable laws, including local ordinances.

About Spectrum
Spectrum is an Equal Opportunity Employer, including job seekers with disabilities and veterans. We are committed to growing a workforce that reflects the customers and communities we serve.

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