Dynamic Field News Photographer

AAJA24; Manchester (NH); On-site; USD 45,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

WMUR in Manchester, NH is seeking a Local News Photographer to capture compelling field storytelling and bring vivid video into viewers' homes. You will spend hours in the field shooting, editing, and executing creative live shots, and you will also edit for newscasts.

The ideal candidate has a strong eye for video, familiarity with modern news gathering tools, and the ability to work with reporters and producers to realize a shared creative vision.

Qualifications

• Training in video photojournalism.
• Professional or college newsroom experience.
• Ability to lift and carry up to 50 pounds and operate editing tools.

Responsibilities

• Shooting and editing VOs, VO-SOTs and packages for broadcast air and online.
• Cover daily stories with assignment desk and reporters.
• Edit on ENG equipment and use Premiere to feed stories to the station.
• Gather video and stills for digital platforms and publish content.

Skills

Video photojournalism

Field shooting

Storytelling

Tools

Adobe Premiere

CNN platforms

Job description

WMUR in Manchester, NH is seeking a Local News Photographer to capture compelling field storytelling and bring vivid video into viewers' homes. You will spend hours in the field shooting, editing, and executing creative live shots, and you will also edit for newscasts.

The ideal candidate has a strong eye for video, familiarity with modern news gathering tools, and the ability to work with reporters and producers to realize a shared creative vision.