Sports Photographer/Editor

Responsibilities

• Travel to assigned high school football games every Friday evening.
• Capture high-quality video of game action, interviews, and atmosphere.
• Edit highlights and packages for broadcast under tight deadlines.
• Cookordination with producers, sports anchors, and newsroom staff throughout the evening.
• Safely operate station camera equipment and vehicle (if applicable).
• Meet all deadlines while maintaining WTOL 11's high production standards.

Requirements

• Experience with professional video cameras and non-linear editing systems preferred.
• Ability to work quickly and accurately in a deadline-driven environment.
• Strong storytelling and visual composition skills.
• Reliable transportation and a valid driver's license with a clean driving record.
• Able to lift and carry camera equipment.
• Must be available every Friday evening throughout the high school football season (approximately 16 weeks).
• Knowledge of football and sports production is a plus but not required.
• Dependable, organized, and able to work independently.

Qualifications

This is an excellent opportunity for college students, aspiring sports photographers, freelance videographers, or anyone looking to gain experience covering live sports for the #1 news station committed to local sports in Northwest Ohio.

Skills

Experience with professional video cameras and non-linear editing systems.

Benefits

• Tegna offers comprehensive benefits designed to safeguard the physical, mental and financial health of our employees and their families.
• Tegna offers two medical plan options for full and part-time employees through Blue Cross Blue Shield of Texas, as well as access to dental and eye care coverage; fertility, surrogacy and adoption assistance; disability and life insurance.
• The 401(k) program offers full, part-time and temporary employees the opportunity to contribute 1% - 80% of their pay on a pre-tax basis to Tegna’s 401(k). Contributions made up to the first 4% of pay are eligible for a 100% match from the company and are 100% vested from day one.
• Regardless of participation in Tegna medical plans, ALL employees and their eligible family members receive nine free virtual doctor’s appointments with a physician through Teladoc, and 12 free annual therapy sessions with a licensed clinician through Spring Health.
• Tegna offers a generous Paid Time Off (PTO) benefit as well as nine paid holidays per year.

Pay

Pay Range $20—$21 USD

Schedule

This is a seasonal freelance position, with work every Friday evening throughout the high school football season (approximately 16 weeks).