Story-Driven News Photojournalist | ENG & Drone Pro

Hearst Corporation; Winter Park (FL); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k) matching

Emotional wellness support

Paid time off

Paid parental leave

LGBTQ+ health services

Additional benefits

Job summary

Hearst Corporation in Orlando is seeking a self-motivated news photojournalist to capture compelling stories in Central Florida. You will shoot, edit, and deliver high-quality video and audio for broadcast and digital platforms, working with reporters and producers under deadline pressure.

The ideal candidate thrives in a fast-paced newsroom, operates ENG gear, and can tell impactful stories with strong visuals, sound, and timing. Weekend and holiday availability is required.

Qualifications

• Must be able to shoot and edit VOs, VO-SOTs and packages for Broadcast Air and Digital
• Must work with assignment desk and reporters to cover daily stories
• Experience with digital platforms and publishing content online
• Ability to store, retrieve and manage video catalog materials
• Proficient in high-quality video and audio capture under deadline pressure

Responsibilities

• Shoot and edit VOs, VO-SOTs and packages for Broadcast Air and Digital via Sony XD Can, Canon Lenses, GoPro, iPhone, and Adobe Premiere.
• Work with the assignment desk and reporters to cover daily stories.
• Gather video and still pictures for digital platforms.
• Collaborate with reporters and producers to ensure best content and facts.
• Create content that aligns with producers' creative vision through video and natural sound.
• Coordinate incoming video elements from field to desk and editors.
• Manage video catalog systems for storage and retrieval.
• Produce and publish content to online platforms.
• Maintain gear and equipment in good condition.
• Flexibility to work weekends and holidays.

Skills

Storytelling

Video editing

Communication

Organization

Decision making under pressure

Education

Broadcast journalism (not stated)

Tools

Sony XD Cam

Canon lenses

GoPro

iPhone

Adobe Premiere

Job description

Hearst Corporation in Orlando is seeking a self-motivated news photojournalist to capture compelling stories in Central Florida. You will shoot, edit, and deliver high-quality video and audio for broadcast and digital platforms, working with reporters and producers under deadline pressure.

The ideal candidate thrives in a fast-paced newsroom, operates ENG gear, and can tell impactful stories with strong visuals, sound, and timing. Weekend and holiday availability is required.