Photographer-Editor

NAB Leadership Foundation; City of Rochester (NY); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

NAB Leadership Foundation is seeking an experienced News Photographer/Editor in Rochester, NY, to shoot, edit, and deliver compelling broadcasts for daily and special news segments, while coordinating with reporters and the newsroom staff.

The role requires strong in-field shooting, lighting, and audio capture, plus proficiency in Adobe Premiere Pro 2026 and ENG truck operations. Shift work includes nights, weekends, and holidays.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years TV news photography and editing experience preferred.
• Proficient with current broadcast cameras and editing equipment.
• Ability to work alone and with a Reporter.
• Must be reliable and able to work additional hours if needed as well as travel as required.
• Ability to work different shifts including overnights, weekends, evenings, early mornings, days, and holidays.
• Must have a valid New York State driver's license or apply for one within 30 days of relocating to Rochester, NY, consistent with NYS motor vehicle law.
• You must also have a safe driving history as determined by the Company.
• Driving record will be checked before hire and annually.
• Good news judgment and thorough understanding of daily news content.
• Ability to read, write and speak English well.
• Ability to work well under pressure and meet tight deadlines.
• NPPA workshop experience a plus.
• Ability to learn and run ENG trucks.
• Physical Requirements: ... lift, carry and move up to 50lbs. ... accommodate essential functions.

Responsibilities

• Shoot steady, sequenced video with good, clean audio for news, weather and sports for daily newscasts, specials and station websites as well as social media under tight deadlines.
• Shoot wide, medium and tight shots with a variety of subjects for the purpose of telling the story through pictures.
• Edit video and audio for news stories such as vos, vo/sots, and reporter packages using Adobe Premiere Pro 2026 under tight deadlines and in stressful situations.
• At times, may conduct interviews for broadcast.
• May also use questions supplied by producers, reporter or news management.
• Work in tandem with a Reporter to "tell" a story.
• Be able to operate safely the StormTracker vehicle.
• Have full knowledge to one-man-band in vehicle alone or with a reporter to turn packages and live shots for daily newscasts.
• Know the streets and highways well enough to drive quickly but safely to a news story.
• Be able to operate and follow GPS.
• Learn and operate effectively new technology and equipment include but not limited to Adobe Premiere Pro 2026 editing software, Panasonic PX-380 and CX-350 cameras.
• Communicate frequently throughout the day and work collaboratively with others in the newsroom including reporters, anchors, producers, assignment desk staff, creative services and other photographers about assigned story and other assignments.
• Check in face to face with Assignment Desk after returning to the station from an assignment.
• Proactively pitch in to assist others.
• Respond and work well in a crisis and during breaking news.
• Handle last minute and unexpected changes.
• Communicate quickly and clearly to necessary staff.
• Attend editorial and other meetings.
• Come prepared to meetings and interact professionally with others.
• Contribute story ideas on a daily basis.
• Is knowledgeable of local, national and world events.
• Is aware of what is going on in the community.
• Work assigned shifts. Shifts can change. Must be able to work on days, nights, weekends, overnights and holidays.
• Ability to work other hours or alternate schedules including when called to cover breaking news, as assigned by Assignment Desk.
• Drive company vehicles to and from stories under various driving conditions.
• Obey all traffic laws and safety rules of the road while in a company vehicle.
• Report any problems or concerns with the vehicle and traffic incidents promptly to appropriate company representative.
• Keep car clean and in good condition.
• Ensure equipment is in good working condition.
• Build working relationships with co-workers, customers, vendors and the general public.
• Act in a professional, courteous manner when representing the station and the News Department.
• Look presentable and neat on the job.

Skills

Video shooting

Editing

Communication

English proficiency

News judgment

Tools

Adobe Premiere Pro

Panasonic PX-380

Panasonic CX-350

Job description

Job Responsibilities

• Shoot steady, sequenced video with good, clean audio for news, weather and sports for daily newscasts, specials and station websites as well as social media under tight deadlines. Shoot wide, medium and tight shots with a variety of subjects for the purpose of telling the story through pictures.
• While shooting, get clean audio. Gather great natural sound while in the field. All video must be well lit.
• Edit video and audio for news stories such as vos, vo/sots, and reporter packages using Adobe Premiere Pro 2026 under tight deadlines and in stressful situations. Stories must be completed on time. Editing is done in house and remotely. Aspire to editing excellence to raise the level of storytelling.
• At times, may conduct interviews for broadcast. May also use questions supplied by producers, reporter or news management.
• Work in tandem with a Reporter to "tell" a story.
• Be able to operate safely the StormTracker vehicle. Have full knowledge to one-man-band in vehicle alone or with a reporter to turn packages and live shots for daily newscasts.
• Know the streets and highways well enough to drive quickly but safely to a news story. Be able to operate and follow GPS.
• Learn and operate effectively new technology and equipment include but not limited to Adobe Premiere Pro 2026 editing software, Panasonic PX-380 and CX-350 cameras.
• Communicate frequently throughout the day and work collaboratively with others in the newsroom including reporters, anchors, producers, assignment desk staff, creative services and other photographers about assigned story and other assignments. Check in face to face with Assignment Desk after returning to the station from an assignment. Proactively pitch in to assist others.
• Respond and work well in a crisis and during breaking news. Handle last minute and unexpected changes. Communicate quickly and clearly to necessary staff.
• Attend editorial and other meetings. Come prepared to meetings and interact professionally with others. Contribute story ideas on a daily basis.
• Is knowledgeable of local, national and world events. Is aware of what is going on in the community.
• Work assigned shifts. Shifts can change. Must be able to work on days, nights, weekends, overnights and holidays. Ability to work other hours or alternate schedules including when called to cover breaking news, as assigned by Assignment Desk.
• Drive company vehicles to and from stories under various driving conditions. Obey all traffic laws and safety rules of the road while in a company vehicle. Report any problems or concerns with the vehicle and traffic incidents promptly to appropriate company representative. Keep car clean and in good condition. Ensure equipment is in good working condition.
• Build working relationships with co-workers, customers, vendors and the general public.
• Act in a professional, courteous manner when representing the station and the News Department. Look presentable and neat on the job.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years TV news photography and editing experience preferred.
• Must be proficient with current broadcast cameras and editing equipment. Has knowledge and proficiency in non-linear editing.
• Ability to work alone and with a Reporter.
• Must be reliable and able to work additional hours if needed as well as travel as required.
• Ability to work different shifts including overnights, weekends, evenings, early mornings, days, and holidays.
• Must have a valid New York State driver's license or apply for one within 30 days of relocating to Rochester, New York, consistent with NYS motor vehicle law. You must also have a safe driving history as determined by the Company. Driving record will be checked before hire and annually.
• Good news judgment and thorough understanding of daily news content.
• Ability to read, write and speak English well.
• Ability to work well under pressure and meet tight deadlines.
• NPPA workshop experience a plus.
• Ability to learn and run ENG trucks.
• Physical Requirements: Must be able to work in areas and conditions that are often noisy, have many distractions, and in extreme weather (heat and cold). Must be able listen to and respond verbally to others in English. Must have manual dexterity to operate camera and editing equipment. Must be able to move quickly inside and outside on uneven and unfamiliar terrain. Work under tight deadlines and in pressure situations. Must be able to lift, carry and move with up to 50lbs. in many environments including outdoors and in extreme weather conditions. Must be able to drive news vehicles. Able to stand for long periods of time. Must be able to perform the essential functions of the job. The Company will make reasonable accommodations to facilitate the ability to perform the essential job functions.