Part-Time Multiplatform Photojournalist & Editor

Hearst Television, Inc.; Lancaster (Lancaster County); On-site; USD 25,000 - 39,000; Part time

Job summary

Hearst Television, Inc. is seeking a Part-Time Photojournalist/Editor for the Lancaster market to tell impactful stories across broadcast, digital, and social platforms.

The ideal candidate will shoot and edit for VOs/VO-SOTs and packages, adapt content for TV, web, app, and social, and work closely with reporters and editors to meet deadlines. HDR, ENG ops, and mobile-first formats are valued, with a strong editorial eye and journalistic standards.

Qualifications

• Experience with non-linear editing systems (Adobe Premiere preferred).
• Understanding of multi-platform storytelling, including broadcast and social/digital video formats.
• Previous newsroom experience preferred; military experience strongly considered.

Responsibilities

• Shoot and edit VOs, VO-SOTs, and packages for broadcast, digital, and streaming platforms.
• Create content for multi-platform distribution, including TV, web, app, and social media.
• Serve as show editor, cutting and attaching video content into a newscast rundown (ENPS proficiency is a bonus).
• Produce vertical and mobile-first video optimized for platforms like Instagram, TikTok, and YouTube Shorts.
• Collaborate with the Assignment Desk, reporters, and producers to cover stories and meet deadlines.
• Work with producers to bring editorial vision to life through strong visuals, sequencing, and natural sound.
• Identify opportunities for real-time social content and behind-the-scenes storytelling in the field.
• Ensure all content meets journalistic, ethical, and brand standards across platforms.
• Familiarity with ENG, SNG, and cellular “backpacks” (TVU, LiveU, etc.) for live transmission and file transfer is essential.

Skills

Non-linear editing

Multi-platform storytelling

Newsroom experience

Mobile journalism

Tools

Adobe Premiere

Sony XDCAM

Job description

Hearst Television, Inc. is seeking a Part-Time Photojournalist/Editor for the Lancaster market to tell impactful stories across broadcast, digital, and social platforms.

The ideal candidate will shoot and edit for VOs/VO-SOTs and packages, adapt content for TV, web, app, and social, and work closely with reporters and editors to meet deadlines. HDR, ENG ops, and mobile-first formats are valued, with a strong editorial eye and journalistic standards.