Photographer

FOX 17 News- WXMI; Grand Rapids (MI); On-site; USD 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

FOX 17 News in Grand Rapids, MI is seeking a Photographer to capture and edit visual content for multiple platforms and to operate news gathering equipment, including microwave live truck and video cameras.

You will work with newsroom staff to develop stories, meet tight deadlines, and manage lighting and post production. Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds and maintain a valid driver’s license with a clean record.

Qualifications

• Associates degree in related discipline preferred.
• Generally 2+ years of experience in related field preferred.

Responsibilities

• Capture and edit visual content for multiple platforms.
• Operate and maintain live equipment including microwave, satellite and related news gathering equipment.
• Work in tandem with newsroom personnel to create and develop news stories.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Editorial judgment

Journalistic ethics

Deadline-driven work

Communication

Education

Associates degree in related discipline preferred

Tools

Lighting equipment

Video editing software

Live microwave truck operation

Web posting systems

Job description

WXMI, The E.W. Scripps Fox affiliate in Grand Rapids, Michigan is seeking a Photographer who will capture and edit visual content for multiple platforms. Will also be responsible for operating various news gathering equipment, including but not limited to microwave live truck, video camera, and video editing equipment.

WHAT YOU'LL DO:

• Capture and edit visual content for multiple platforms.

• Operate and maintain live equipment including microwave, satellite and related news gathering equipment.

• Workin tandem withnewsroom personnel to create and develop news stories.

• Perform other duties as assigned.

WHAT YOU'LL NEED:

• Associates degree in related discipline preferred

• Generally 2+ years of experience in related fieldpreferred

WHAT YOU'LL BRING

• Proficiency with lighting and computer based editing

• Proficiency with live microwave truck operation

• Knowledge and demonstration of creativity, editorial judgment, journalistic ethics and libel laws

• Knowledge of and proficiency in posting content to station's web sites

• Able to work efficiently under multiple deadlines on a daily basis

• Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds.

• Valid driver's license, good driving record, and ability to provide proof of insurance with the company required insurance limits.