NEWS PHOTOGRAPHER (VIDEO) - KWCH

About KWCH

KWCH-TV (12 News) is a CBS television affiliate operated by Gray Television with one of the best corporate and local cultures in the country. Our top rated station located in the beautiful south-central region of Kansas. KWCH-TV is the market leader with viewers relying on news and weather coverage. Along with strong programming ratings, the #1 website, CBS Sports and CBS Primetime, we deliver the results for our advertisers.

Job Summary

12 News is looking for a full-time photojournalist to join our news team. We're looking for someone who has a great eye for photography, someone who can tell a story with video.

Responsibilities

• Shoot and edit video of various news events for our daily news broadcasts
• Operate high-tech multimedia equipment
• Maintain assigned gear and drive a company vehicle
• Must have excellent news judgment and journalism ethics
• Must possess good organizational and time management skills
• Must be willing to work longer hours and different days as needed

Qualifications

• Associate or bachelor's degree in journalism, communications, film or related field
• Experience in television news photography is preferred, but we are willing to train the right candidate
• Ability to operate a field camera, editing and lighting equipment
• Proficient in TVU technology & other mobile news gathering, editing and sending back video/packages from the field
• Ability to lift/carry equipment ranging from 35-50 lbs.
• Must have a valid driver's license and a clean driving record
• Must have a desire to win, the ability to reflect on your work and apply feedback
• Excellent communication skills and the ability to thrive in a fast-paced newsroom environment
• Ability to work well with others in a team-oriented environment
• Self-starter with the ability to follow through on projects until completion
• Attention to detail, along with the ability to work effectively under tight deadlines
• Ability to represent station professionally/responsibly in the community and newsroom, and on social media