Local News Photographer Job at Palabra in Baltimore

WBAL-TV, the NBC affiliate in Baltimore, MD, has an opening for a Local NewsPhotographer. We are looking for a photographer with the ability to capture the essence of what's happening in the field and then 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 will also edit for newscasts. You must be up to date on the modern aspects of our medium, have an excellent eye for video. You will work well with other, always positively representing us with the highest journalistic standards and professionalism on display. You will work with and report to the News Operations Manager. The salary range for this position is $57,000 - $62,000. This is an on-site position. Union membership is required.

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

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