Photographer - PT

Paramount Pictures; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Paramount Pictures is looking for a skilled Camera Technician in Los Angeles. This role involves working with news reporters to capture compelling visual stories under various conditions. Candidates should have over 5 years’ experience as an ENG photographer and be comfortable operating equipment in the field.

The position requires flexibility, excellent storytelling abilities, and a passion for journalism, along with travel for assignments. A valid driver's license and passport are necessary.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years’ experience working as an ENG photographer.
• Ability to lift 50+ lbs. of equipment.
• Valid U.S. driver’s license and passport.

Responsibilities

• Shoot quality, compelling visual content.
• Direct lighting and technical specifications for projects.
• Support logistics and shot requirements for talent and producers.

Skills

Creativity

Multitasking

Storytelling

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Tools

Dejero

LiveU

Job description

CBS LA is looking for a creative and dedicated Camera Technician with great multitasking and storytelling abilities. The primary duty of this camera technician will be working with News Reporters and Producers and involves shooting quality, compelling and creative visual content. This video photographer will travel light and work quickly, and the ideal candidate should be adaptable and nimble enough to capture fleeting moments. We are seeking someone proficient in shooting, lighting, and editing who can bring compelling stories to life.

They must possess excellent people skills, a strong work ethic, and a great outlook. A passion for storytelling is essential. The camera technician is also required to respond to breaking news stories when the situation warrants. This position must be able to contribute to original reporting, enterprise stories, and have the ability to work well under pressure to meet deadlines.

General Responsibilities

• Demonstrate ability to direct lighting, set overall visual look and related technical specifications for projects, and serve as a one‑person crew or as part of a team.
• Ensure that all pictures and sounds are of the highest quality and properly recorded.
• Work closely with Talent and Producers by providing support logistics and shot requirements.
• Operate ENG vehicles.
• Maintain all gear including crew vehicles, working with appropriate departments to keep all gear up to date and in working order.
• Able to trouble‑shoot quickly and effectively in a variety of circumstances.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years’ experience working as an ENG photographer in a large market.
• Interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to listen and provide constructive criticism.
• In‑depth knowledge of existing and evolving newsgathering technologies.
• Must be self‑motivated, proactive, collaborative and possess a high level of creativity to tell stories with sound and images.
• Experience in logistics, special event planning and execution.

Requirements

• Must have a valid U.S. driver’s license with unrestricted ability to drive.
• Must have a valid U.S. passport and the unrestricted ability to travel domestically and internationally.
• Ability to lift 50 plus lbs. of newsgathering equipment.
• Must be available to work weekends, long hours or varying shifts when necessary to meet production and broadcast deadlines in all kinds of possible weather conditions.
• Travel for production (hostile environments are possible. Training provided). Proficient with streaming technologies Dejero and LiveU.
• Able to travel for assignments that could last days or weeks and abroad. Applicants must provide a link to examples of their recent work.

The hiring salary range for this position applies to New York, California, Colorado, Washington state, and most other geographies. Starting pay for the successful applicant depends on various job‑related factors, including but not limited to geographic location, market demands, experience, training, and education.

Paramount is an equal opportunity employer (EOE) including disability/vet.

At Paramount, the spirit of inclusion feeds into everything that we do, on‑screen and off. From the programming and movies we create to employee benefits/programs and social impact outreach initiatives, we believe that opportunity, access, resources and rewards should be available to and for the benefit of all. Paramount is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace. We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ethnicity, ancestry, religion, creed, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship status, marital status, disability, gender identity, gender expression, and Veteran status.

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