Part Time Photographer/Editor

Kentucky Broadcasters Association; Time; On-site; NOK 436,046 - 629,844; Full time

Job summary

Hearst Television seeks a motivated news Photographer/Editor to shoot and edit VOs, VO-SOTs, and packages for daily newscasts. You will collaborate with reporters, photographers, and producers to craft compelling stories with strong visuals and sound.

The role requires flexibility, excellent editing skills with Adobe Premiere, and the ability to work in varied weather conditions. In-person attendance is required at station locations. Prior newsroom experience is a plus.

Qualifications

• College degree in broadcast journalism or related field.
• Equivalent military training from DINFOS will be considered.
• Previous newsroom experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Shoot and edit VOs, VO-SOTs and packages for newscasts.
• Collaborate with desks, reporters and producers to cover daily stories.
• Ensure content meets editorial standards with strong storytelling.
• Coordinate with crews to deliver vivid video and natural sound.
• Attend in-person to gather video.

Skills

Video storytelling

Editing

Adobe Premiere

Time management

Communication

Organization

On-location shooting

Education

College degree in broadcast journalism

DINFOS military training considered

Tools

Sony XD Cam

GoPro

iPhone

Adobe Premiere

Job description

WLKY has an opening for a highly motivated and creative news Photographer/Editor. This position requires flexible scheduling and availability. Our ideal candidate has an excellent eye forvisual storytelling and editing. This position requires flexibility as this person will fill in shooting stories with (or without) reporter and/or edit vo, vosots, and packages for newscasts. You must be able to shoot on Sony XD Cam, GoPro, on laptop computer and iPhone, and edit in Adobe Premiere. Excellent editing skills, exceptional time-management abilities, effective communication style, organization, and knowledge of Adobe Premiere, Precis, CBS and CNN platforms are critical. An excellent eye for video and the highest journalistic standards are a must.

Responsibilities

• Shooting and editing of VOs, VO-SOTs and packages
• Working with the Assignment Desk and Reporters to cover daily stories.
• Working with reporters and producers to ensure the best content and facts are gathered.
• Working with producers to ensure their creative vision is executed with vivid video and natural sound.
• Communicating and coordinating incoming video elements from crews in the field.
• Can work with catalog systems to record and locate necessary video.
• In-person attendance is required

Experience Requirements

• Must have computer and software experience.
• Previous newsroom experience preferred
• Hearst Television is a proud supporter of military veterans. Related military training and experience will be considered.

Qualifications

• Can easily carry up to 50 pounds of equipment
• Efficient Operation on ENG trucks
• Can work in all weather conditions
• Can operate large vehicles, must have a valid driver’s license and a near-perfect driving record
• Exceptional ability to operate digital editing tools
• Can organize and prioritize
• Must be a self-starter - someone who doesn’t wait to be told what to do
• Ability to work under pressure, making quick decisions

Education

• College degree in broadcast journalism, broadcast news, or related field preferred
• Equivalent military training from Defense Information School (DINFOS) and associated experience will be considered.
• Hearst Television is a proud supporter of military veterans. Related military training and experience will be considered.

Additional Requirements

As part of its continued efforts to maintain a safe workplace for employees, Hearst Television requires that all newly hired employees be fully vaccinated (as defined by the CDC) against the coronavirus by the first day of employment as a condition of employment, to the extent permitted by applicable law. HTV will consider requests for reasonable accommodations due to medical and/or religious reasons on an individual basis in accordance with applicable legal requirements.