News Photographer

WGAL 8 TV; Lancaster (Lancaster County); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental benefits

Vision benefits

401(k) matching

Paid time off

Parental leave

Emotional wellness support

LGBTQ+ health services

Job summary

WGAL-TV in the Lancaster-Lebanon-Harrisburg-York market is seeking a Photojournalist to capture compelling visuals and stories for broadcast and digital platforms.

This role spends significant time in the field shooting, editing, and delivering content for TV and social media, using ENG gear and modern editing tools like Adobe Premiere. A self-motivated communicator with strong time-management skills will thrive here.

Qualifications

• Experience shooting and editing VOs, VO-SOTs, and packages for broadcast.
• Ability to shoot vertical videos for social platforms.
• Comfort with ENG/SNG or wireless data transfer to the station.
• Strong editing skills in Adobe Premiere and related tools.
• Able to work under pressure and meet deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Shoot and edit VOs, VO-SOTs, and packages for broadcast and multiplatform postings.
• Shoot vertical videos for social media consumption.
• Execute liveshot for daily newscasts.
• Collaborate with Assignment Desk, reporters and producers to cover stories.
• Ensure creative vision is executed with vivid video and sound.
• Coordinate with producers to deliver high-quality content.

Skills

Time management

Communication

Organization

Photojournalism

Self-starter

Education

DINFOS training

Military training

Tools

Sony XD Cam

ENG trucks

TVU live units

GoPro

iPhone

Premiere Pro

Dropbox

OneDrive

WeTransfer

Job description

Job Description WGAL-TV, the Hearst Television NBC affiliate located in the Lancaster-Lebanon-Harrisburg-York, PA market has an opening for a Photojournalist who embraces the mission of impactful storytelling through visual media. We are seeking a self-motivated photographer with the ability to capture the essence of what’s happening in the field and then bring it vividly into the homes and screens of our viewers. This member of our team will spend several hours each day out in the field shooting, editing, and executing live shots for stories. The winning candidate will need to be tech savvy and up to date on the most modern aspects of our medium. You must be able to shoot with Sony XD Cam or similar ENG camera and to work with gimbals, GoPro, iPhone, and other video formats to be edited in Adobe Premiere. This team member would create visual content for our social media platforms and digital products daily. Candidates should be familiar with utilizing ENG, SNG, or wireless data to transfer completed work to the station. Excellent editing skills, exceptional time-management abilities, effective communication style, organization, and knowledge of Adobe Premiere and other video sharing platforms is critical. An excellent eye for video and the highest journalistic standards is a must. If you are quick acting, quicker thinking, and technically savvy, we want you working in our newsroom.

Job Responsibilities

• Shooting and editing of VOs, VO-SOTs and packages for broadcast and multiplatform postings
• Shooting and editing of vertical videos for effective social media consumption
• Liveshot execution for daily newscasts.
• Working with the Assignment Desk and Reporters to cover daily stories.
• Working with reporters and producers to ensure the best content and facts are gathered.
• Working with producers to ensure their creative vision is executed with vivid video and natural sound.

Experience Requirements

• Computer and software experience is beneficial.
• Previous newsroom experience preferred.
• Related military experience will be highly considered.

Qualifications Requirements

• Can easily carry up to 50 pounds of equipment
• Efficient operation of ENG trucks and TVU live units
• Can work in all weather conditions
• Can operate large vehicles, must have a valid driver’s license and a near-perfect driving record
• Exceptional ability to operate digital editing tools
• Can organize and prioritize
• Familiar with video sharing services such as Drop Box, One Drive, We Transfer or similar apps
• A self-starter - someone with a go getter attitude is favorable
• Ability to work under pressure, making quick decisions
• Good interpersonal skills

Education

• Related experience and/or training considered as well as combination of education experience.
• Equivalent military training from Defense Information School (DINFOS) and associated experience will be highly regarded.

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

About Us

Hearst Television (HTV) owns and/or operates 35 television and two radio stations serving 27 media markets across 39 states reaching over 22 million U.S. television households. HTV is recognized as one of the industry's premier broadcasting companies and has been honored with numerous awards for distinguished journalism, industry innovation, and community service.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. We do not discriminate in hiring on the basis of sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, creed, national origin, physical or mental disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law.