Photographer

Hearst Communications, Inc.; Pittsburgh (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 42,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

WTAE, the ABC affiliate in Pittsburgh, PA, is seeking a Local News Photographer to capture events, edit for newscasts, and deliver compelling live shots for air and online platforms.

The ideal candidate will edit with Adobe Premiere, work with ENG trucks, and manage up to 50 pounds of equipment while maintaining high journalistic standards and teamwork with reporters and producers.

Qualifications

• Training in the art of video photojournalism.
• Professional or college newsroom experience.
• Carry up to 50 pounds of equipment.
• Experience with ENG trucks.
• Must operate digital editing tools.
• Must have computer and software experience, knowledge of Adobe Premiere, Precis, and CNN platforms.

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.

Skills

Video photojournalism training

Newsroom experience

Carry 50 lbs gear

ENG trucks experience

Driver's license

Digital editing tools

Adobe Premiere

CNN platforms

Precis

Tools

ENG trucks

Adobe Premiere

CNN platforms

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 productionRelated 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.

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
• 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.

Job Info

• Job Identification 2027187
• Job Category Content and News
• Posting Date 07/30/2026, 04:44 PM
• Job Schedule Full time
• Locations Pittsburgh, PA, United States (On-site)