Photographer/Editor

AAJA25; Rogers (AR); On-site; USD 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical | Dental | Vision

401(k) matching

Emotional Wellness Support

Paid Time Off

Diversity and Inclusion programs

Job summary

Hearst Television in Rogers, AR is seeking a Local News Photographer/Editor to shoot and edit stories in the field and for newscasts. You will work with photographers, reporters, and producers to craft compelling video with vivid sound, while maintaining journalistic integrity and high standards.

The role requires endurance to carry equipment, operate ENG trucks, and adapt to weather conditions, delivering quality content for broadcast and digital platforms.

Qualifications

• Training in the art of video photojournalism.
• Professional or college experience in a newsroom.
• Must operate digital editing tools.
• Knowledge of Adobe Premiere, Precis, and CNN platforms.
• Ability to organize and prioritize under deadlines.
• Demonstrates journalistic integrity and ethics.

Responsibilities

• Shoot and edit VOs, VO-SOTs and packages for air and online.
• Cover daily stories with Assignment Desk and Reporters.
• Shoot on assigned professional camera equipment.
• Edit in Adobe Premiere and use ENG/SNG/wireless data to feed content.
• Gather video and stills for digital platforms.
• Collaborate with reporters and producers to realize creative vision.
• Coordinate incoming video elements from field crews.
• Publish content to online platforms.
• Maintain gear/equipment and organization of archives.

Skills

Video photojournalism training

Newsroom experience

Organize and prioritize

Journalistic integrity

Ability to work under time pressure

Tools

Adobe Premiere

Precis

CNN platforms

ENG trucks

Job description

40/29, the ABC affiliate in Rogers, AR has an opening for a Local News Photographer/Editor. 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 other, always positively representing us with the highest journalistic standards and professionalism on display. You will work with and report to the Chief Photographer.

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.

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