Photographer/Director

New York State Broadcasters Association; Burlington (VT); On-site; USD 22,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

NAB Leadership Foundation in Colchester, VT is seeking a Photographer/Director to support morning newscasts for FOX44 and ABC22. The role involves capturing live shots with microwave, satellite, or TVU, often solo, and collaborating with reporters.

You will supervise shot composition, lighting, and digital editing on Panasonic and JVC cameras; training to direct newscasts and coordinate technical operators during live or recorded productions on the Ignite system.

Qualifications

• Associate or bachelor's degree in related field; work experience could be used for education requirements.
• Proficiency with broadcast control equipment
• Excellent oral and written communication skills

Responsibilities

• Capture live shots during morning newscasts using microwave, satellite, or TVU.
• Work alone to gather news content and shoot with a reporter.
• Direct newscasts by coordinating all technical operators during live or recorded productions.
• Operate and troubleshoot on the Ignite production system

Skills

Broadcast camera operation

Video editing

Lighting

Communication skills

Camera equipment

Education

Associate or bachelor's degree in related field

Job description

About the Role

WFFF-TV (FOX44) and WVNY-TV (ABC22) in Colchester, Vermont, have an immediate opening for a Photographer/Director.

The Photographer will be responsible for executing live shots during our morning newscasts using microwave, satellite, or TVU technology. The candidate will often work alone to gather news content, as well as shoot alongside a reporter on a regular basis. The Photographer should be proficient in shot composition and lighting, and digital editing. We shoot on both Panasonic and JVC cameras.

This position will also be trained to direct newscasts, coordinating the efforts of all technical operators during newscasts and other live and recorded productions. We have an upgraded Ignite production system.

Pay: $16 - $18 per hour, depending on experience

Requirements

• Associate or bachelor's degree in related field. Work experience could be used for education requirements.
• Proficiency with broadcast control equipment
• Excellent communication skills, both oral and written

Experience

• Familiarity with news operations, production, or videography. Proficiency with broadcast control equipment is preferred but not required.
• Proficiency with video cameras and equipment
• Ability to meet deadlines, prioritize assignments and handle multiple tasks simultaneously.

About the Company

EOE/MINORITIES/FEMALES/VETERANS/DISABLED