Westmoreland County Bureau News Photographer
Responsibilities
- Shooting and editing of VOs, VO-SOTs and packages for broadcast air and online postings
- Work with the Assignment Desk and Westmoreland Bureau Reporter to cover daily stories
- Spend several hours each day out in the field shooting, editing, and executing creative live shots
- Edit in Adobe Premiere and use ENG, SNG, CNG and wireless data to feed completed work to the station
- Gather video and still pictures for digital platforms
- Work with reporters and producers to ensure the best content and facts are gathered
- Work with producers to ensure their creative vision is accomplished with vivid video and natural sound
- Work with catalog systems to save/store, record and locate necessary video
Requirements
- Based in Greensburg, PA
- Residence in Westmoreland County or nearby area preferred
- Training in the art of video photojournalism
- Professional or college experience in a newsroom
- Carry up to 50 pounds of equipment
- Experience with SNG, CNG and ENG trucks
- Can work in all weather conditions
- Valid driver's license and a clean driving record
- Must operate digital editing tools
- Must have computer and software experience, knowledge of Adobe Premiere, Precis, and CNN platforms
- Can organize and prioritize
- Exhibit unwavering journalistic integrity and ethical standards
- Deal with the stresses and pressures of time-sensitive newscast production
Qualifications
- Related military experience will be considered
Skills
- Diverse and varied perspective
Benefits
- Medical
- Dental
- Vision
- 401(k) matching
- Emotional Wellness Support
- Paid Time Off
- Paid Parental Leave
- LGBTQ+ Health Services
About the Role
Westmoreland County Bureau News Photographer at WTAE, the ABC affiliate in Pittsburgh, PA.
Schedule
Not specified
Pay
Not specified
Company
Hearst Television
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