Photojournalist - Spectrum News 1

Spectrum Local News; San Antonio (TX); On-site; USD 40,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player seeks a passionate Photojournalist to join their dynamic team. In this exciting role, you will leverage your video storytelling skills to capture and edit compelling news footage while working with innovative technology. You'll engage with your local community, telling impactful stories across multiple platforms. If you're a creative and technical individual who thrives in a fast-paced environment, this opportunity offers a chance to make a difference in your community and grow your career in the broadcast media industry.

Benefits

Supportive teams

Opportunities for networking and growth

Dynamic career growth

Total rewards and benefits

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in shooting and editing news footage.
• Bachelor's degree in journalism or equivalent experience required.

Responsibilities

• Shoot and edit compelling video stories for newscasts.
• Collaborate with a team to create accurate and engaging content.

Skills

Video storytelling

Shooting and editing television news footage

Communication skills

Problem-solving

Ability to relate to diverse populations

Education

Bachelor’s degree in journalism or related field

Comparable television work experience

Tools

ENG/SNG/Satellite vehicles

Bonded cellular streaming

Job description

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Are you passionate about video storytelling? Do you know how to catch a viewer’s eye and make a newscast visually compelling? Apply to be a Photojournalist at Spectrum News.

Part of Charter Communications, Spectrum News is made up of over 30 hyper-local news and regional sports networks dedicated to producing original, unbiased, and high-quality content. We use innovative journalistic approaches, backed by comprehensive research, to engage and inform viewers on the most essential news, issues, and events taking place in their communities.

As a Photojournalist, you’ll work with a team of talented journalists to shoot and edit material for newscasts. You’ll elevate stories by incorporating footage with fresh angles, lighting, and points of view. You’ll be part of a collaborative team that creates compelling, timely, and accurate content to connect with viewers across traditional and digital platforms.

What Our Photojournalists Enjoy Most

• Working both independently and alongside a supportive team
• Using the latest technology to tell character-driven stories
• Connecting with neighbors to capture footage at local events
• Telling stories across platforms including TV, connected television, and digital

As a part of Spectrum News, you’re creative, highly technical, and ready to bring your community’s stories to life in our newsroom. You value accuracy and want to leverage your curiosity and storytelling abilities to share inspiring news across multiple platforms. Each day is fast-paced in a constantly evolving work environment with new stories to tell and perspectives to uncover. If you’re a nimble, passionate team player, you’ll find a home on our team.

Required Qualifications

• Experience: Shooting and editing television news footage - 5+ years
• Education: Bachelor’s degree in journalism or related field, or comparable television work experience
• Technical Skills: Operation of ENG/SNG/Satellite vehicles and bonded cellular streaming
• Skills: Knowledge of how to clearly communicate solutions; ability to relate to diverse populations and ages
• Abilities: Positive attitude and eagerness to solve problems, lifting and carrying up to 100 pounds, ability to distinguish colors and discern sounds
• Travel Ability: Must be open to travel to discover the important stories in your neighborhood and willing to interact with the community
• Schedule: Ability to work different shifts, be flexible with schedule changes and able to cover stand-by responsibilities when assigned
• Valid driver's license for authorized driving in the state of residence

Preferred Qualifications

• DSNG experience

Working Conditions

• Works inside in a climate-controlled environment and outside throughout the year and may be subjected to various weather conditions that could include extreme heat or cold conditions
• Drives company vehicle to and from different locations in a safe manner by obeying all traffic laws

SPECTRUM NEWS CONNECTS YOU TO MORE

• Community Impact: You will play an important role in connecting people to and informing them about their local communities
• Supportive Teams: Be part of a strong community that gives you opportunities to network and grow and wants to see you succeed
• Dynamic Growth: The growth of our industry and evolving technology powers our employees’ careers as they move up or around the company
• Total Rewards: See all the ways we invest in you—at work and in life

A qualified applicant’s criminal history, if any, will be considered in a manner consistent with applicable laws, including local ordinances.

We’re committed to growing a workforce that reflects our communities, and providing equal opportunities for employment and advancement. EOE, including disability/vets. Learn about our inclusive culture.

Seniority level

Mid-Senior level

Employment type

Full-time

Job function

Design, Art/Creative, and Information Technology

Industries

Broadcast Media Production and Distribution