Photographer

Job Overview: Shoot video and edit news stories for newscasts on a daily basis.
Job Responsibilities:
Shoot steady, sequenced video with good, clean audio for news, weather and sports for daily newscasts, specials and station websites as
well as social media under tight deadlines. Edit in camera for sequences. Uses movement off the shoulder to show viewers what is seen in
the field and a tripod or steady bag for steady shots. Shoots wide, medium and tight shots with a variety of subjects for the purpose of telling
the story through pictures.
While shooting, get clean audio and sound. Gather great natural sound while in the field. Ensure good lighting, making sure the shot is bright
and not dark.
Edit video and audio satisfactorily and on tight deadline for news stories such as vos, vo/sots, setups and reporter packs using different techniques
and editing software — including Adobe Premiere Pro and After Effects. Editing is done in-house and on laptops in the field. Learn and perform
competently specialized editing techniques such as layering, highlighting, witness protection, color correction, and picture-in-picture effects. Aspire to
editing excellence to raise the level of storytelling.
At times, may conduct interviews for broadcast with formulating questions. May also use questions supplied by producers, reporter or news
management.
In emergencies, may shoot aerial video from helicopter.
Work in tandem with a Reporter to “tell” a story.
Be able to operate LiveU, LiveU Smart and Dejero units for live transmission in daily newscasts.
Know the streets and highways well enough to drive quickly to a news story. Be able to operate and follow GPS.
Learn and operate effectively and satisfactorily new technology and equipment including but not limited to Panasonic P2 300 camera, servers, editing
equipment.
Communicate frequently throughout the day and work collaboratively with others in the newsroom including reporters, anchors, producers,
assignment desk staff, creative services and other photographers about assigned story and other work. Always return station calls/texts. Check in
face-to-face with assignment desk at beginning and end of shift and when returning to station from an assignment. Proactively pitch in to assist
others.
Respond and work well in a crisis and during breaking news. Handle last minute and unexpected changes. Communicate quickly and clearly
to necessary staff and talent.
Attend editorial and other meetings. Come prepared to meetings and interact professionally with others. Contributes story ideas on a daily
basis.
Is knowledgeable of local, national and world events. Has a handle on what is going on in the community.
Travel regularly often locally however, may travel nationally and internationally.
Work assigned shifts. Shifts may change often. Fill in for absent co-workers if needed. Ability to work other hours or alternate schedules
including when called to cover breaking news, as assigned by the Chief Photographer or News Director.
Drive company vehicle to and from stories under various driving conditions. Obey all traffic laws and safety rules of the road while in a
company vehicle. Report any problems or concerns with the vehicle and traffic incidents promptly to appropriate company representative. If
assigned to take a news vehicle home, must follow take home car guidelines which included securing equipment and vehicle. Keep car
clean and in good condition. Ensure equipment is in good working condition.
Build working relationships with co-workers, customers, vendors and the general public.
Act in a professional, courteous manner when representing the station and the news department. Look presentable and neat on the job.