Field Videographer Editor

CGTN America; New York (NY); On-site; Full time

Job summary

CGTN America is seeking a Videographer to join the team in New York, covering international news and narratives. The ideal candidate possesses creativity, strong production skills, and has experience in fast-paced news environments. This role requires collaboration with correspondents and involves field and studio work, ensuring high-quality media output.

Benefits

Medical insurance

Vision insurance

401(k)

Paid maternity leave

Qualifications

• Must have at least 5+ years network or news gathering experience.
• Experience with multi-camera shoots and strong creative lighting skills.
• Proficient in editing, monitoring audio, and news reporting.

Responsibilities

• Shoot footage for news coverage in various environments.
• Collaborate with team members on-camera talent and producers.
• Contribute creatively to live reports and special projects.

Skills

Creative lighting skills

News judgment

Production/editing skills

Oral communication skills

Written communication skills

Education

College degree in Mass Communications

Degree in Journalism

Degree in Videography

Tools

Adobe Premiere Pro

Final Cut Pro

Sony FX9

GoPro

Osmo DJI

Job description

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Base pay range

$64.00/hr - $67.00/hr

About us: MediaLinks TV, LLC provides production and administrative support for information-based companies. MediaLinks TV, LLC serves CGTN America. CGTN America is an award-winning news organization that has been recognized for its high-quality, objective news coverage and programming. CGTN America in the Washington News Bureau for China Central Television (“CCTV”), which, through a division named the China Global Television Network (“CGTN”), offers multi-language news channel that is broadcast to over 100 English speaking countries, including the United States.

About the role: CCTV UN Bureau is seeking a creative, energetic, and organized Videographer to join our team in New York, NY. This person will work with our NYC Correspondent covering international news in the region. They will be expected to shoot in the field and in studio environments. This candidate should have great news judgement, an appetite for storytelling and superb production/editing skills. This role will focus on news coverage in the New York area and the United Nations.

Candidate requirements:

• College degree in Mass Communications, Journalism, Videography (or equivalent)
• Must have at least 5+ years network or news gathering experience
• Strong creative lighting skills for multi-camera shoots
• Proficient with non-linear editing systems, including Adobe Premiere Pro and Final Cut Pro
• Proficient in consistently monitoring audio to ensure it's clean and clear
• Experience working with Sony FX9, FX3, A7S3, Osmo DJI and GoPro
• Work collaboratively with team members including on-air talent, producers, and assignment editors
• Contribute creative visuals to general news, special projects, and live reports
• Must be proficient in providing content for Digital Media, including for live streaming
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Respond and work well under pressure during breaking news and meet tight deadlines
• Flexibility for last-minute travel and unexpected changes, including extra workdays and extended shifts
• Must possess valid driver's license and clean driving record as determined by the Company
• Must have unrestricted work authorization to work in the United States
• Be available to work nights and weekends

Physical Requirements: Must be able to work in extreme conditions like rallies, protests, and riots as well as in extreme weather conditions (arctic, desert, hurricanes, wildfires, etc...). Must be physically able to operate camera and able to lift and move equipment up to 75 lbs. Must be able to move and respond quickly in unforeseen circumstances.

Desired Characteristics:

• International news gathering and television field experience a plus
• Possess an understanding of and appreciation for a multi-national, multi-cultural work environment
• Ability to operate a drone and a Part 107 Drone license desired

EEOC

Contact us to apply

To apply, please send resume to [e-mail] along with a Showreel

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Art/Creative

• Industries

  Broadcast Media Production and Distribution

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Vision insurance

401(k)

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