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Photojournalist

Essential Job Functions | Accountabilities, Actions and Expected Measurable Results

60%  Function as staff photographer; shoots and edits video of daily general assignments and spot news stories.

15%  Utilize existing technology to enhance story coverage.

15% Operate ENG and SNG Vehicles and related broadcast equipment.

10% Maintain related technical equipment in working order.

III. Minimum Qualifications and Job Requirements | All must be met to be considered.

Education: Minimum – High School diploma or GED required. Technical or vocational degree or two years of college preferred.

Experience: Minimum of three years experience in television news photography preferably in a top 50 market, live ENG microwave truck operations and non linear editing experience. NPPA Workshop and SNG Operations experience is a plus.

Specific Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

  • Good working knowledge of digital broadcast systems operations and broadcast system interconnection. 

  • Operation of large vehicles and knowledge of DOT rules and regulations.

  • Possess good eye-hand coordination.

  • Have a valid Driver’s License with excellent driving history.  Must have good navigational skills.

  • Able to work well under time constraints of news operation and be a good ambassador for the station at all times.

  • Ability to work under pressure in a rapidly changing news environment.

  • Must be able to make decisions quickly and accurately while coping with stress, resulting from a variety of circumstances.

% Travel Required (Approximate):  80-90% local and/or regional travel