Photographer I, News

About the role

The News Photographer operates television or video cameras to record images or scenes for news reports. Cover general news assignments in a fast-paced newsgathering environment, utilizing electronic video camera, cell phone, editing equipment, and other equipment that may be relevant to a story.

Responsibilities

• Cover general news assignments in a fast-paced newsgathering environment
• Utilize electronic video camera, cell phone, editing equipment, and other relevant equipment
• Operate live ENG remote newsgathering equipment
• Work overtime, extra hours
• Work several different shifts
• Work in all types of weather conditions
• Be available in the event of breaking news
• Respond quickly to breaking news

Requirements

• Fluency in English
• High School diploma
• 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
• Ability to meet deadlines, prioritize assignments and handle multiple tasks simultaneously
• Flexibility to work any shift

Skills

• Excellent communication skills, both oral and written
• Ability to lift and carry up to 50lbs of equipment
• Clean motor vehicle record, ability to drive, proof of insurance

Additional requirements

• Willingness to cross-train in other areas of news operations as needed
• Availability to work weekends, holidays, and irregular hours as job requires

Application requirements

• College degree preferred
• Online link to work samples, including videography and editing preferably in a news setting
• No still photography