Photographer

Hearst Magazines

Pittsburgh (Allegheny County)

On-site

USD 42,000 - 62,000

Full time

14 days+
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Benefits offered by this job

Medical | Dental | Vision
401(k) matching
Emotional Wellness Support
Paid Time Off
Paid Parental Leave
LGBTQ+ Health Services

Job summary

WTAE, the ABC affiliate in Pittsburgh, PA, is seeking a Local News Photographer to capture, edit, and deliver compelling video for broadcast and online platforms. You will spend hours in the field, shoot on professional equipment, edit with Premiere, and collaborate with reporters to realize creative visions while upholding high journalistic standards.

A valid driver’s license, ability to lift 50 pounds, newsroom experience, and ENG truck proficiency are required.

Qualifications

  • Training in video photojournalism is required.
  • Professional or college newsroom experience.
  • Must be able to carry up to 50 pounds of equipment.
  • Experience with ENG trucks and field editing.
  • Valid driver’s license with clean driving record.
  • Proficient in Adobe Premiere and news production platforms.

Responsibilities

  • Shooting and editing VOs, VO-SOTs, and packages for broadcast and online.
  • Collaborate with Assignment Desk and Reporters to cover daily stories.
  • Shoot on assigned professional camera equipment and edit for newscasts.
  • Edit with Adobe Premiere and use ENG/SNG/wireless data for delivery.
  • Gather video and stills for digital platforms and publish content.

Skills

Video photojournalism
Newsroom experience
Editing
Driver's license
Physical stamina

Tools

Adobe Premiere
Precis
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 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
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