Photographer

Hearst Television, Inc.; Pittsburgh (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 42,000 - 66,000; 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

Additional benefits

Job summary

WTAE in Pittsburgh, PA seeks a Local News Photographer to shoot, edit, and deliver compelling video for broadcasts and online. You’ll work in the field for extended periods, editing in Premiere and coordinating with reporters to craft vivid stories.

Ideal candidates have newsroom experience, the ability to lift gear, and a valid driver’s license. You’ll operate in a fast-paced environment while upholding strong journalistic standards.

Qualifications

• Training in video photojournalism.
• Experience in a newsroom setting.
• Ability to carry up to 50 pounds of gear.
• Valid driver's license with clean record.
• Proficiency with Adobe Premiere.
• Familiarity with ENG trucks and field editing.

Responsibilities

• Shoot and edit VOs, VO-SOTs, and packages for air and online.
• Cover daily stories with assignment desk and reporters.
• Shoot on assigned professional camera equipment.
• Edit with Adobe Premiere and feed finished work to station.
• Gather video and stills for digital platforms.
• Collaborate with reporters/producers to realize vision.

Skills

Video photojournalism

Newsroom experience

Valid driver's license

Lifting up to 50 lbs

Premiere editing

CNN platforms familiarity

Tools

Adobe Premiere

ENG equipment knowledge

Job description

WTAE, the ABC affiliate in Pittsburgh, PA 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. You will work with and report to the Operations Manager.

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

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

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