Photojournalist - Spectrum News 1

About the role

As a Photojournalist at Spectrum News, you’ll work with a team of talented journalists to shoot and edit material for newscasts. You’ll elevate stories by incorporating footage with fresh angles, lighting, and points of view. You’ll be part of a collaborative team that creates compelling, timely, and accurate content to connect with viewers across traditional and digital platforms.

Responsibilities

• Work independently and alongside a supportive team to produce high-quality television news footage.
• Use the latest technology to tell character-driven stories and capture footage at local events.
• Create compelling content for TV, connected television, and digital platforms.
• Collaborate with other journalists to produce engaging and informative newscasts.

Requirements

• Experience: Shooting and editing television news footage - 5+ years
• Education: Bachelor’s degree in journalism or related field, or comparable television work experience
• Technical Skills: Operation of ENG/SNG/Satellite vehicles and bonded cellular streaming
• Skills: Knowledge of how to clearly communicate solutions; ability to relate to populations and ages
• Abilities: Positive attitude and eagerness to solve problems, lifting and carrying up to 100 pounds, ability to distinguish colors and discern sounds
• Travel Ability: Must be open to travel to discover the important stories in your neighborhood and willing to interact with the community
• Schedule: Ability to work different shifts, be flexible with schedule changes and able to cover stand-by responsibilities when assigned
• Valid driver's license for authorized driving in the state of residence

Preferred Qualifications

• DSNG experience

Working Conditions

- Works inside in a climate-controlled environment and outside throughout the year and may be subjected to various weather conditions that could include extreme heat or cold conditions - Drives company vehicle to and from different locations in a safe manner by obeying all traffic laws

Pay and Benefits

The base pay for this position generally is between $20.00 and $30.10. The actual compensation offered will carefully consider a wide range of factors, including your skills, qualifications, experience, and location. We comply with local wage minimums and also, certain positions are eligible for additional forms of other incentive-based compensation such as bonuses.