Local News Photographer

National Association of Black Journalists (NABJ); Oklahoma City (OK); On-site; USD 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading media organization in Oklahoma City is seeking an Entry-Level Local News Photographer to capture and edit impactful news stories. This role requires collaboration with reporters and producers, shooting in various conditions, and editing footage to create compelling content for broadcasts and online platforms. Ideal candidates will have training in video photojournalism and experience with editing software.

Benefits

Medical, Dental, and Vision benefits

401(k) matching

Emotional Wellness Support

Paid Time Off

Paid Parental Leave

LGBTQ+ Health Services

Qualifications

• Must have training in video photojournalism.
• Experience in a newsroom preferred.
• Ability to carry up to 50 pounds of equipment.

Responsibilities

• Shooting and editing VOs, VO-SOTs and packages.
• Gathering video and still pictures for digital platforms.
• Working with reporters to ensure accurate content.

Skills

Video photojournalism

Organization

Time management

Adobe Premiere

Communication

Education

Training in video photojournalism

Professional or college experience in a newsroom

Tools

Adobe Premiere

ENG trucks

Job description

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Job ID: 72601

Job Views: 34

Location: Oklahoma City, OK, United States

Postal Code: 73131

Job Category: Television

Employment Type: Full time

Salary

Posted: 06.17.2025

Job Description

Local News Photographer

KOCO, the ABC affiliate in Oklahoma City, OK 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 other, always positively representing us with the highest journalistic standards and professionalism on display. You will work with and report to the Chief Photographer.

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
• In-person attendance is required
  
  

Diversity Statement

At Hearst Television we tell stories every day. Stories about people of all cultures, backgrounds, perspectives, and identities. That's why, behind the scenes, we believe in being an organization as diverse and varied as the audience we reach, ensuring that the content we create is more compassionate, and more representative of the communities we serve.

Benefits

Hearst's benefit programs are modern, flexible and designed to focus on you. As a Hearst employee, you and your spouse or partner or dependents would have access to the following 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
  
  

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