Multi-Skilled Photojournalist

About the role

CBS News Atlanta has built a brand-new team and is looking for highly skilled photojournalists to support newsroom operations across linear, digital, and streaming platforms. This role includes shooting and editing news stories, setting up live shots, using professional audio equipment, and working independently or alongside anchors/reporters while maintaining high journalistic standards in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment.

Responsibilities

• Shoot and edit news stories for linear, digital, and streaming platforms
• Set up live shots and operate professional audio equipment
• Troubleshoot minor equipment problems in the field
• Monitor and perform basic vehicle maintenance
• Edit on Grass Valley nonlinear edit system, producing a 2-minute news package in 30 minutes or less
• Edit content for all social platforms creatively and with great attention to detail
• Manage and ingest media efficiently
• Work in a variety of environmental conditions depending on the news cycle and assignment
• Work holidays, nights, and weekends, and travel on short notice
• Produce Nat packages (a plus)

Requirements

• Three to five years of Photography/Editing experience in a major market
• Extensive knowledge of the Atlanta area preferred
• Three to five years of experience operating an ENG Live Van
• Ability to edit all nonlinear systems with broadcast quality
• Satellite uplink truck experience (a plus)
• Valid Driver’s License in good standing

Qualifications

• B.A. degree in a related field is preferred

Physical Demands

• Physically fit to carry and set up ENG equipment often weighing 50lbs
• Drive news vehicles to news story locations
• Edit footage in confined areas/spaces

Benefits

• Attractive compensation and comprehensive benefits packages
• Generous paid time off
• Opportunities for both on-site and virtual engagement events
• Unique opportunities to make meaningful connections and build a vibrant community

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