Dynamic Local News Photographer & Editor

WBAL-TV 11 Baltimore; Baltimore (MD); On-site; USD 57,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Union membership

Job summary

WBAL-TV 11 Baltimore is seeking a Local News Photographer to capture and edit field footage for broadcasts and digital platforms. You will shoot, edit, and produce creative live shots, working closely with News Operations to meet high journalistic standards.

The role requires newsroom experience, ability to lift up to 50 pounds, and proficiency with editing tools including Adobe Premiere. This is an on-site, union-position opportunity with the NBC Baltimore affiliate.

Qualifications

• Training in video photojournalism.
• Professional or college newsroom experience.
• Valid driver's license with clean driving record.
• Can operate digital editing tools and computers.
• Experience with Adobe Premiere, Precis and CNN platforms.
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds and work in all weather.

Responsibilities

• Shoot and edit VOs, VO-SOTs and packages for air and online.
• Collaborate with Assignment Desk and Reporters to cover daily stories.
• Shoot on assigned professional camera equipment.
• Edit with Adobe Premiere; use ENG, SNG, and wireless data to deliver work.
• Gather video and stills for digital platforms.
• Work with reporters and producers to ensure content accuracy.
• Coordinate video elements from field crews.
• Store, organize and locate video in catalog systems.
• Publish content to online platforms.
• Maintain gear organization and upkeep.

Skills

Video/photojournalism training

Physical stamina

Weather resilience

Driver's license

Team collaboration

Education

Professional or college newsroom experience

Tools

ENG trucks

Adobe Premiere

Precis

CNN platforms

Job description

WBAL-TV 11 Baltimore is seeking a Local News Photographer to capture and edit field footage for broadcasts and digital platforms. You will shoot, edit, and produce creative live shots, working closely with News Operations to meet high journalistic standards.

The role requires newsroom experience, ability to lift up to 50 pounds, and proficiency with editing tools including Adobe Premiere. This is an on-site, union-position opportunity with the NBC Baltimore affiliate.