Local News Photographer

Local News Photographer
KETV, the ABC affiliate in Omaha, Nebraska, is looking for a photographer to capture the essence of live events and bring them vividly to our viewers. The successful candidate will spend several hours each day in the field shooting, editing, and executing creative live shots while ensuring the highest journalistic standards. The role reports to the News Director.

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

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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