Dynamic Local News Photographer: Shoot, Edit & Tell Stories

AAJA25; Baltimore (MD); On-site; USD 57,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

WBAL-TV in Baltimore is seeking a Local News Photographer to capture compelling field footage and craft it into engaging on-air packages. You’ll shoot, edit, and deliver creative live shots and contribute to newscasts with strong visuals and sound.

You will work with the News Operations Manager, spend long hours in the field, and be up to date with modern video practices. Union membership is required for this on-site role.

Qualifications

• Training in video photojournalism.
• Professional or college experience in a newsroom.
• Carry up to 50 pounds of equipment.
• Experience with ENG trucks.
• Can work in all weather conditions.

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

Tools

Adobe Premiere

ENG trucks

Job description

WBAL-TV in Baltimore is seeking a Local News Photographer to capture compelling field footage and craft it into engaging on-air packages. You’ll shoot, edit, and deliver creative live shots and contribute to newscasts with strong visuals and sound.

You will work with the News Operations Manager, spend long hours in the field, and be up to date with modern video practices. Union membership is required for this on-site role.