Local News Photographer

AAJA24; Baltimore, Northern (MD, KY); Hybrid; USD 57,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

WBAL-TV in Baltimore, MD is seeking a Local News Photographer to capture field reporting and deliver compelling video for broadcasts and online platforms. The role includes shooting, editing, and creating live shots while maintaining journalistic standards.

The candidate will edit for newscasts, stay current with modern production practices, and work under the News Operations Manager. On-site position with union affiliation noted in the listing.

Qualifications

• Training in the art of video photojournalism.
• Professional or college newsroom experience.
• Carry up to 50 pounds of equipment and work in all weather conditions.

Responsibilities

• Shooting and editing VOs, VO-SOTs and packages for broadcast air and online postings.
• Collaborate 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 deliver completed work to the station.
• Gather video and stills for digital platforms.
• Work with reporters and producers to ensure the best content and facts.
• Support producers to achieve their creative vision with vivid video and natural sound.
• Coordinate incoming video elements from field crews.
• Manage catalog systems to save/store, record and locate video.
• Produce and publish content to online platforms.
• Maintain gear/equipment organization and maintenance.

Skills

Video photojournalism

Tools

ENG trucks

Job description

WBAL-TV, the NBC affiliate in Baltimore, MD, has an opening for a Local NewsPhotographer. 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 other, 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 $57,000 - $62,000. 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