WABC ENG Photographer-Camera Operator

The Walt Disney Company (France); New York (NY); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in entertainment seeks a skilled Weekend ENG Photographer/Camera Operator for its news teams. The successful candidate will manage live broadcasts and recorded segments, ensuring high-quality visual storytelling in a fast-paced environment. This role requires technical expertise and a commitment to teamwork, with a schedule that includes weekend shifts.

Benefits

Select benefits including medical and financial

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience in ENG newsgathering.
• Must be able to lift and carry 30 pounds.
• Clean driving record required.

Responsibilities

• Set up live and recorded elements for newscasts.
• Edit segments and assemble video elements for shows.
• Assist with equipment inventory upkeep.

Skills

Shooting

Editing

Interpersonal skills

Strong work ethic

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Bachelor's Degree in Communications, Studio Production, Journalism, or related field

Tools

P2 camera systems

Adobe Premiere Pro

Dejero and Live U

Sony FX9

Job description

Disney Entertainment’s eight-owned ABC stations are multiplatform leaders in local news and information. WABC-TV has been the leader in local news in the New York City area for more than 60 years. Producing more than 45 hours of live, local news and weather each week, Channel 7 “Eyewitness News” is the most-watched local news in New York and the United States. Quality news and programming, groundbreaking technology, and ongoing community outreach are the hallmarks of excellence that have consistently kept WABC-TV New York’s No. 1 station and the most-watched television station in the nation.

WABC-TV’s Weekend ENG Photographer/Camera Operator will work closely with the Assignment Desk, News Reporters and Managers to ensure the timely production of newscasts and special projects! The successful candidate will have a consistent track record in the fast-paced, high-pressure environment of daily local news gathering. The candidate must possess excellent interpersonal skills and a strong work ethic.

This is a full-time staff position. The schedule will consist of three shifts on weekdays and two weekend shifts.

This positionwill becovered under the NABET-CWA / ABC Master Agreement.

Responsibilities:

• Set up and implement live and recorded elements for newscasts

• Edit segments and assemble video elements for shows

• Assist with the upkeep of equipment inventory

Basic Qualifications:

• Minimum of 3 years of experience in daily ENG newsgathering, including shooting, editing, and live shots, working with a reporter or alone.

• Must be willing to work any shift, including holidays.

• Candidates must havea clean driving record.

• Must be able to lift and carry a minimum of 30 pounds of equipment.

• Proven understanding of P2 camera systems, Adobe Premiere Pro editing and bonded cellular transmission technologies (Dejero and Live U)

Preferred Qualifications:

• Knowledge and experience in the use of smaller cameras, such as the Sony FX9

• Experience using adjustable lenses, multi-camera shooting, and working with complex and creative lighting solutions

• Experience operating a microwave truck

Required Education:

• High School diploma or equivalent

Preferred Education:

• Bachelor's Degree in Communications, Studio Production, Journalism, or related field

The pay rate for this union role in New York is $63.025 per hour. Select benefits may be provided as part of the compensation package, such as medical, financial, and/or other benefits, dependent on the level and position offered. To learn more about our benefits visit: https://jobs.disneycareers.com/benefits.