Photojournalist - Spectrum News

This role requires the ability to work lawfully in the U.S. without employment-based immigration sponsorship, now or in the future.

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.

Spectrum News is made up of over 30 hyper-local news and regional sports networks dedicated to producing original, unbiased, and high-quality content. We use innovative journalistic approaches, backed by comprehensive research, to engage and inform viewers on the most essential news, issues, and events taking place in their communities. Beyond TV news distribution, our newsrooms publish via the Spectrum News app and connected television. We’re committed to providing viewers with 24-hour news—no matter how, when, and where they want it.

What our photojournalists enjoy most

• Working both independently and alongside a supportive team
• Using the latest technology to tell character-driven stories
• Connecting with neighbors to capture footage at local events
• Telling stories across platforms including TV, connected television, and digital

Responsibilities

Each day is fast-paced in a constantly evolving work environment with new stories to tell and perspectives to uncover. You value accuracy and want to leverage your curiosity and storytelling abilities to share inspiring news across multiple platforms.

Requirements

• Shooting and editing television news footage – 5+ years
• Bachelor’s degree in journalism or related field, or comparable television work experience
• Operation of ENG/SNG/Satellite vehicles and bonded cellular streaming
• Knowledge of how to clearly communicate solutions; ability to relate to populations and ages
• Positive attitude and eagerness to solve problems
• Ability to lift and carry up to 100 pounds
• Ability to distinguish colors and discern sounds
• Must be open to travel to discover important stories in your neighborhood and willing to interact with the community
• Ability to work different shifts, be flexible with schedule changes, and 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
• Drives company vehicle to and from different locations in a safe manner by obeying all traffic laws

Pay

The base pay for this position generally is between $20.40 and $43.30 per hour. The actual compensation offered will carefully consider a wide range of factors, including your skills, qualifications, experience, and location. Certain positions are eligible for additional forms of other incentive-based compensation such as bonuses.

Benefits

We offer a comprehensive pay and benefits package that rewards employees for their contributions to our success, supporting all aspects of their well-being at every stage of life.