Photojournalist

About the role

KING 5 is looking for an experienced News Photojournalist to join our national award-winning staff. The ideal candidate must create high-quality content within challenging news deadlines, break the mold on traditional content, and independently produce stories for our on-air and digital platforms.

Responsibilities

• Capture video and audio elements to craft compelling and captivating news, sports, and feature stories for both our linear AND streaming platforms.
• Collaborate with reporters to develop a cohesive vision for stories.
• Independently gather and create stories, showcasing your creativity and journalistic prowess.
• Edit stories using Edius and other editing platforms (i.e. Adobe Premiere).
• Create graphics for day turn packages.
• Generate vertical videos daily for our digital and streaming apps.
• Operate electronic newsgathering (ENG) vans and live remote equipment.

Requirements

• 4+ years of relevant experience in TV photojournalism and/or news editing, OR 2+ years of relevant experience coupled with a bachelor’s degree in journalism.
• Possession of a valid driver’s license, with the ability to lift up to 40 lbs. and occasionally up to 80 pounds, with or without accommodation.
• Flexibility to work mornings, nights, holidays, and weekends.

Additional or Preferred Qualifications

• FAA Part 107 Pilot’s license with experience operating a drone for newsgathering.
• Proficiency with Adobe Creative Cloud (Premiere, After Effects, & Photoshop) to create compelling visual graphics.
• Competency in operating mirrorless cameras (Sony FS7 and a7s series).
• Speaking a second language is a plus.