News Photographer

Requirements

• High school diploma
• Fluency in English
• Excellent communication skills, both oral and written
• Minimum two years’ experience operating video recording equipment (More for larger markets and less for smaller markets)
• Proficiency with computers, telephones, copiers, scanners, fax machines and other office equipment
• Proficiency with video recording equipment
• Able to meet deadlines, prioritize assignments and handle multiple tasks simultaneously
• Flexibility to work any shift

Skills

• Shoots video for news reports
• Sets up, composes and executes video shots
• Maintains video equipment
• Edits video clips for television broadcasts and eMedia content
• Shoots and edits video for linear and digital news platforms
• Gathers information and relays it to the newsroom for stories
• Works with the rest of the newsroom to determine assignments, logistics and story expectations
• Maintains and expands b-roll archives
• Maintains assigned station vehicle
• Operates live equipment for remote situations