Field Video Journalist & Photographer

Hearst Television, Inc.; Pittsburgh (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 42,000 - 66,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical | Dental | Vision

401(k) matching

Emotional Wellness Support

Paid Time Off

Paid Parental Leave

LGBTQ+ Health Services

Additional benefits

Job summary

WTAE in Pittsburgh, PA seeks a Local News Photographer to shoot, edit, and deliver compelling video for broadcasts and online. You’ll work in the field for extended periods, editing in Premiere and coordinating with reporters to craft vivid stories.

Ideal candidates have newsroom experience, the ability to lift gear, and a valid driver’s license. You’ll operate in a fast-paced environment while upholding strong journalistic standards.

Qualifications

• Training in video photojournalism.
• Experience in a newsroom setting.
• Ability to carry up to 50 pounds of gear.
• Valid driver's license with clean record.
• Proficiency with Adobe Premiere.
• Familiarity with ENG trucks and field editing.

Responsibilities

• Shoot and edit VOs, VO-SOTs, and packages for air and online.
• Cover daily stories with assignment desk and reporters.
• Shoot on assigned professional camera equipment.
• Edit with Adobe Premiere and feed finished work to station.
• Gather video and stills for digital platforms.
• Collaborate with reporters/producers to realize vision.

Skills

Video photojournalism

Newsroom experience

Valid driver's license

Lifting up to 50 lbs

Premiere editing

CNN platforms familiarity

Tools

Adobe Premiere

ENG equipment knowledge

Job description

WTAE in Pittsburgh, PA seeks a Local News Photographer to shoot, edit, and deliver compelling video for broadcasts and online. You’ll work in the field for extended periods, editing in Premiere and coordinating with reporters to craft vivid stories.

Ideal candidates have newsroom experience, the ability to lift gear, and a valid driver’s license. You’ll operate in a fast-paced environment while upholding strong journalistic standards.