Dynamic Local News Photographer & Video Editor

Hearst; Manchester (NH); On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical coverage

Dental coverage

Vision coverage

401(k) matching

Paid time off

Parental leave

Wellness support

LGBTQ+ health services

Job summary

WMUR, the ABC affiliate in Manchester, NH, is hiring a Local News Photographer. The role captures live, vivid video in the field, edits for newscasts, and delivers content for broadcast and online platforms.

The ideal candidate has training in video photojournalism, newsroom experience, and ability to handle gear up to 50 pounds, with proficiency in Adobe Premiere and CNN platforms. Reports to the News Operations Director at Hearst Television.

Qualifications

• Training in the art of video photojournalism
• Professional or college newsroom experience
• Carry up to 50 pounds of equipment
• Experience with ENG trucks
• Valid driver's license with clean driving record
• Must operate digital editing tools
• Proficient with Adobe Premiere and CNN platforms
• Organize and prioritize under time pressure
• Demonstrate journalistic integrity and ethics

Responsibilities

• Shooting and editing VOs, VO-SOTs, and packages for broadcast and online
• Collaborate with Assignment Desk and Reporters to cover daily stories
• Shoot on assigned professional camera equipment
• Edit in Adobe Premiere and feed finished work to the station
• Gather video and stills for digital platforms
• Work with reporters and producers to realize creative vision
• Coordinate incoming video elements from field crews
• Save/store and locate video in catalog systems
• Publish content to online platforms and maintain gear maintenance

Skills

Video photojournalism

Editing

Adobe Premiere

CNN platforms

Tools

Adobe Premiere

Precis

Job description

WMUR, the ABC affiliate in Manchester, NH, is hiring a Local News Photographer. The role captures live, vivid video in the field, edits for newscasts, and delivers content for broadcast and online platforms.

The ideal candidate has training in video photojournalism, newsroom experience, and ability to handle gear up to 50 pounds, with proficiency in Adobe Premiere and CNN platforms. Reports to the News Operations Director at Hearst Television.