Local News Photographer

Hearst Television, Inc.; Oklahoma City (OK); On-site; USD 35,000 - 55,000; 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

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Job summary

Hearst Television, Inc. in Oklahoma City is seeking a Local News Photographer to capture and edit field footage, producing vivid video for broadcasts and online platforms. You will shoot, edit, and craft live shots that tell stories and meet journalistic standards.

You will collaborate with reporters and producers, operate ENG cameras, manage gear, and deliver polished packages under tight deadlines. In-person attendance is required.

Qualifications

• Training in the art of video photojournalism.
• Professional or college newsroom experience.
• Must be able to carry up to 50 pounds of equipment.
• Experience with ENG trucks and digital editing tools.

Responsibilities

• Shooting and editing VOs, VO-SOTs, and packages for broadcast and online.
• Cover daily stories with the Assignment Desk and Reporters.
• Shoot on assigned professional camera equipment.
• Edit in Adobe Premiere; use ENG, SNG, and wireless data for delivery.
• Gather video and stills for digital platforms.
• Collaborate with reporters and producers to meet creative vision.

Skills

Photojournalism

Time management

Under pressure

Interpersonal communication

Education

Newsroom experience or journalism degree

Tools

Adobe Premiere

CNN platforms

ENG trucks

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 others, always positively representing us with the highest journalistic standards and professionalism on display. This role reports to the News Director.

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

Values in Action

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