Local News Photographer

Job ID: 74500 Job Views: 39 Location: Westbrook, , United States Zip Code: 04092 Job Category: Television, Employment Type: Full time, Salary: $ Posted: 08.02.2026 Job Description WMTW, the ABC affiliate in Portland, Maine has an opening for a Local News Photographer. 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 Director. The estimated base salary range for this role is between $42,000 and $47,000 annually. The actual base pay 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. Responsibilities Shooting and editing of VOs, VO-SOTs and packages for broadcast air and online postingsWork with the Assignment Desk and Reporters to cover daily storiesShoot on assigned professional camera equipment Edit in Adobe Premiere and use ENG, SNG, and wireless data to feed completed work to the stationGather video and still pictures for digital platformsWork with reporters and producers to ensure the best content and facts are gatheredWork with producers to ensure their creative vision is accomplished with vivid video and natural soundCoordinate incoming video elements from crews in the fieldWork with catalog systems to save/store, record and locate necessary videoProduce and publish content to our online platformsOrganization and attention to gear/equipment maintenance Requirements Training in the art of video photojournalismProfessional or college experience in a newsroomCarry up to 50 pounds of equipmentExperience with ENG trucksCan work in all weather conditionsHave a valid driver's license and a clean driving recordMust operate digital editing toolsMust have computer and software experience; knowledge of Adobe Premiere, Precis, and CNN platformsCan organize and prioritizeHave and exhibit unwavering journalistic integrity and ethical standardsCan deal with the stresses and pressures of time-sensitive newscast productionRelated military experience will be consideredIn-person attendance is required 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. Benefits Hearst's benefit programs are modern, flexible and designed to focus on you. As a Hearst employee, you and your spouse or partner or dependents would have access to the following benefits. Medical | Dental | Vision401(k) matchingEmotional Wellness SupportPaid Time OffPaid Parental LeaveLGBTQ+ Health ServicesAdditional benefits to meet your and your family's needs Powered by Journalismnext