Dynamic Field Photojournalist for Local News

Palabra; Baltimore (MD); On-site; USD 57,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

WBAL-TV in Baltimore, MD is seeking a Local News Photographer to capture and edit field footage, produce live shots, and edit for newscasts. You will shoot with professional cameras, edit in Adobe Premiere, and coordinate with reporters to ensure compelling stories.

The role requires newsroom experience, physical ability to carry up to 50 pounds, and familiarity with ENG trucks. This is an on-site position with union membership required.

Qualifications

• Training in video photojournalism and newsroom best practices.
• Experience working in a professional newsroom environment.
• Ability to lift and manage up to 50 pounds of equipment.

Responsibilities

• Shooting and editing of VOs, VO-SOTs and packages for broadcast air and online postings.
• Work with the Assignment Desk and Reporters to cover daily stories.
• Shoot on assigned professional camera equipment.
• Edit in Adobe Premiere and use ENG, SNG, 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.
• Coordinate incoming video elements from crews in the field.
• Work with catalog systems to save/store, record and locate necessary video.
• Produce and publish content to our online platforms.
• Organization and attention to gear/equipment maintenance.

Skills

Video photojournalism

Newsroom experience

Field storytelling

Physical stamina

Education

Training in video photojournalism

Tools

Adobe Premiere

ENG trucks

Job description

WBAL-TV in Baltimore, MD is seeking a Local News Photographer to capture and edit field footage, produce live shots, and edit for newscasts. You will shoot with professional cameras, edit in Adobe Premiere, and coordinate with reporters to ensure compelling stories.

The role requires newsroom experience, physical ability to carry up to 50 pounds, and familiarity with ENG trucks. This is an on-site position with union membership required.