Photographer Editor

KOAT 7; Albuquerque (NM); On-site; USD 42,000 - 65,000; 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

KOAT 7 in Albuquerque, NM, seeks a Local News Photographer to capture compelling field footage and edit for newscasts. You will work daily in the field and in-studio, producing engaging video stories with strong visual storytelling.

The role requires experience in a newsroom, the ability to carry heavy gear, and proficiency with editing tools such as Adobe Premiere. Join us to uphold high journalistic standards across broadcasts and online platforms.

Qualifications

• Training in the art of video photojournalism.
• Professional or college newsroom experience.
• Able to carry up to 50 pounds of equipment.
• Experience with ENG trucks.
• Must edit with digital tools.
• Have a valid driver’s license and clean driving record.
• Strong organization & prioritization.
• Unwavering journalistic integrity and ethics.
• Capable of handling time-sensitive newscast pressures.
• Military experience will be considered.

Responsibilities

• Shooting and editing VOs, VO-SOTs and packages for broadcast air and online postings.
• Coordinate with 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 content to the station.
• Gather video and stills for digital platforms.
• Collaborate with reporters and producers to ensure clear content and facts.
• Support producers to realize creative visions with vivid video and natural sound.
• Coordinate incoming video from field crews.
• Manage video cataloging for storage and retrieval.
• Publish content to online platforms.
• Maintain gear/equipment and organization.

Skills

Organizational skills

Time management

Journalistic integrity

Resilience under pressure

Tools

Adobe Premiere

Precis

CNN platforms

Job description

Job Description

Local News Photographer

KOAT, the Hearst affiliate in Albuquerque, NM, 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 and 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 News 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

• 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

About Us

Hearst Television (HTV) owns and/or operates 35 television and two radio stations serving 27 media markets across 39 states reaching nearly 25 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.