Local News Photographer

Hearst Magazines; Baltimore (MD); On-site; USD 50,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical | Dental | Vision

401(k) matching

Paid Time Off

Paid Parental Leave

Additional benefits

Job summary

WBAL-TV, the NBC affiliate in Baltimore, is seeking a Local News Photographer. You will shoot and edit VOs/SOTs and packages, work with reporters and producers, and ensure the best content for air and online.

You must be proficient with Adobe Premiere, ENG trucks, and newsroom workflows, delivering high-quality visuals under tight deadlines. This on-site role requires union membership and a strong commitment to journalistic integrity, weathering all conditions, and handling time-sensitive

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 a clean record.
• Must operate digital editing tools; familiarity with Adobe Premiere, Precis, CNN platforms.

Responsibilities

• Shoot and edit VOs, VO-SOTs, and packages for air and online.
• Coordinate with Assignment Desk and Reporters to cover daily stories.
• Operate on assigned professional camera equipment.
• Edit in Adobe Premiere; feed finished work to the station.
• Gather video and stills for digital platforms.
• Publish content to online platforms; manage gear and file storage.

Skills

Video photojournalism

Newsroom experience

Adobe Premiere

Time management

Journalistic integrity

Under time pressure

CNN platforms

Tools

Adobe Premiere

Precis

CNN platforms

Job description

WBAL-TV, the NBC affiliate in Baltimore, MD, has an opening for a Local News Photographer. We are looking for a photographer with the ability to capture the essence of what's happening in the field and then bring it vividly into the homes of our viewers. You will spend several hours each day out in the field shooting, editing, and executing creative live shots. You will also edit for newscasts. You must be up to date on the modern aspects of our medium, have an excellent eye for video. You will work well with others, always positively representing us with the highest journalistic standards and professionalism on display. You will work with and report to the News Operations Manager. The salary range for this position is $50,000 - $55,000. This is an on-site position. Union membership is required.

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

Requirements

• Training in the art of 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
• Have a valid driver's license and a clean driving record
• Must operate digital editing tools
• Must have computer and software experience; knowledge of Adobe Premiere, Precis, and CNN platforms
• Can organize and prioritize
• Have and exhibit unwavering journalistic integrity and ethical standards
• Can deal with the stresses and pressures of time‑sensitive newscast production
• Related military experience will be considered
• This is an IBEW Union position and requires union membership.

Values in Action

At Hearst Television we tell stories every day. Stories about people of all backgrounds, perspectives, and identities. That’s why, behind the scenes, we believe in being an organization that fosters collaboration and open communication, ensuring that the content we create is authentic, accurate, and connected to the communities we serve.

Benefits

• Medical | Dental | Vision
• 401(k) matching
• Emotional Wellness Support
• Paid Time Off
• Paid Parental Leave
• LGBTQ+ Health Services
• Additional benefits to meet your and your family's needs.