Editor & Photographer

Univision; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 53,000 - 76,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PTO

Tuition reimbursement

Wellness programs

401K

Life insurance

Job summary

Univision Chicago is seeking a full‑time Photographer/Editor to shoot and edit for the station’s newscasts. The role involves daily newsgathering, reporting, and appearances at community events in a fast-paced market. You will work with reporters and producers using ENG practices and non-linear editing systems.

Requirements include a technical degree or 2 years of college, bilingual English/Spanish, and the ability to lift up to 50 pounds. On-site work in Chicago, IL is expected.

Qualifications

• Needs ENG news photography and editing experience under deadlines.
• Proficient with non-linear editing systems and newsroom tech.
• Valid driver's license with clean driving record.
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds and handle broadcasting gear.
• Bilingual English/Spanish communication skills required.

Responsibilities

• Go to news sites in all weather to capture events.
• Edit video for daily news with Adobe Premiere and other non-linear software.
• Collaborate with reporters, anchors, and producers on video elements of newscasts.
• Meet daily deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Cover specialized consumer content, day-to-day news stories and long-term assignments.

Skills

Bilingual English/Spanish

Deadline-driven

Strong news judgment

Storytelling

Education

Technical/College School degree or 2 years’ college preferred

Tools

P2 Cameras

XD Cameras

Non-linear editing (Premiere, Avid, CS Suite)

Adobe Premiere

Avid

Job description

About the Role & Team

News Department at Univision Chicago is looking for a Photographer/editor to join our team!

Univision Chicago, has an immediate opening for a full-time photographer/editor. This position will be responsible for shooting and editing for the station’s newscasts. Responsibilities include, but are not limited to: shooting, editing, daily newsgathering, and reporting as well as appearances at community and station events in a fast-paced, extremely competitive market.

About You

Our photographers work hand in hand with reporters and producers. They produce and report news stories using non-linear editing equipment, camaras, phones, gopro and related broadcasting equipment and newsroom computer systems. We are looking for a passionate storyteller. Willing to work in a deadline driven environment.

Responsibilities

• Go to news sites in all types of weather and capture newsworthy events as they happen.
• Be able to work closely with our Reporters to produce compelling, significant stories.
• Editing video for daily news coverage, special projects, and sweep period pieces using Adobe Premiere and other non-linear editing software
• Taking in news feeds from news bureaus and various news organizations
• Collaborating with anchors, reporters, and producers on video elements of newscasts
• Meeting daily deadlines in a high-energy working environment
• Covering specialized consumer content, day-to-day news stories and long-term assignments
• Maintain assigned photography gear and vehicles and operate in a safe manner
• Work well with P2 and XD cameras to shoot interviews and general footage.
• Establish a good working-relationship with newscast producers and co-anchors to ensure a well-paced, accurate and informative broadcast.
• Must be a strong and fast writer and have solid news judgment as a Producer.
• Attend and participate in off-site company-sponsored and community events as assigned by station management.

Required Skills & Experience

• Technical/College School degree and 2 years’ college preferred, but may consider 2 years’ experience in lieu of degree if all qualifications are met
• Bilingual English/Spanish communication skills both written and oral
• A thorough knowledge of all ENG practices is required.
• Must have working knowledge of television news photography and technology
• Must be able to shoot with P2 and XD Cameras, and edit under deadline pressure
• Be able to lift and carry broadcast video equipment (approximately 45 pounds), and have manual dexterity in use of keyboard, video editing equipment (linear and non-linear) video machines, server-based video editing and playback systems and other broadcast equipment. Avid and Adobe CS Suite required
• Must have and maintain a good driving record and a valid driver’s license, along with the ability to drive daily
• Personal computer experience required, including non-linear editing equipment

Desired Skills & Experience

• BA/BS preferred in Journalism/Mass Communications or equivalent experience in broadcast news experience in Spanish language broadcasting as reporter or photographer/editor
• Needs to be able to work on tight deadlines, with a reporter or independently
• Able to improvise when situation warrants
• Valid driver’s license and clean driving record
• Familiar with the Chicago area
• Skills to be a problem solver
• Creative with strong sense of community involvement for unique story ideas
• Must be able to work flexible hours, including weekends and holidays
• Must be able to multi-task, work well under extreme pressure, and communicate effectively

Physical Requirements

• Ability to lift and carry up to 50 pounds

Eligibility Requirements

• Must be willing to work from office in Chicago, IL
• Employment/education will be verifiedMust have unrestricted authorization to work in the United States

Benefits

TelevisaUnivision believes that a happy, well-balanced employee is what makes our culture thrive. We offer a wide selection of perks and benefits including PTO; tuition reimbursement; wellness and employee support programs; 401K; and life and other insurance plans. This is all in addition to our comprehensive and competitive health benefits package featuring medical, dental and vision coverage options.

*This position will require the employee to be a member or join NABET-CWA

Salary - $52,885.91 to $75,543.40

#LI-ONSITE (for 100% onsite requirement)

TelevisaUnivision is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to characteristicsprotected by law.