Video Journalist & Photographer — Local News, Fast-Paced

National Association of Black Journalists (NABJ); Louisville (TN); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

WLKY, the CBS affiliate in Louisville, KY, seeks an experienced Video Journalist/Photographer to gather and edit visual content for multiple platforms. The role demands collaboration, quick decision-making, and strong editing skills with a focus on breaking news and deadlines.

You will shoot and edit on a full-size Sony ENG camera, collaborate with reporters and the desk, and maintain gear and workflow efficiency. This is a full-time, on-site position in Louisville.

Qualifications

• Professional news video photographer experience preferred.
• Carry up to 50 pounds of equipment.
• Experience with ENG trucks and live transmission gear.
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Responsibilities

• Shoot and edit VOs, VO-SOTs, packages and vertical videos for broadcast, social and digital platforms.
• Work with the Assignment Desk and Reporters to cover daily stories.
• Shoot on a full-size Sony ENG camera.
• Preferred drone certification, willing to become certified in drone operation.
• Edit in Adobe Premiere and use ENG, SNG, and wireless data to feed live shots and video to station.
• Work with reporters and desk to ensure the best content and facts are gathered.
• Work with the digital team to make sure information, images, and video from the fields are transferred quickly.
• Work with catalog systems to record and locate necessary video.
• Attention to detail regarding file management and technical workflow.
• Must be flexible with schedule, being on-call and respond quickly to breaking news.
• Ability to work under pressure, making quick decisions.
• Responsible for organization and care of gear/equipment and station vehicles.

Skills

Video editing

Camera operation

Storytelling

Time management

Communication

Drone operation

Tools

Adobe Premiere Pro

Job description

WLKY, the CBS affiliate in Louisville, KY, seeks an experienced Video Journalist/Photographer to gather and edit visual content for multiple platforms. The role demands collaboration, quick decision-making, and strong editing skills with a focus on breaking news and deadlines.

You will shoot and edit on a full-size Sony ENG camera, collaborate with reporters and the desk, and maintain gear and workflow efficiency. This is a full-time, on-site position in Louisville.