WLKY - Video Journalist

HEARST PROPERTIES, INC; Clifton (KY); On-site; USD 40,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical | Dental | Vision

401(k) matching

Paid Time Off

Paid Parental Leave

LGBTQ+ Health Services

Additional family needs benefits

Job summary

Hearst Television in Louisville, KY seeks a Video Journalist/Photographer to gather, shoot, and edit compelling local news content for broadcast and digital platforms. You will collaborate with reporters and the desk, edit with Adobe Premiere, and manage gear with attention to detail.

Flexibility and strong journalistic integrity are essential. The role requires operating a Sony ENG camera, potential drone certification, and the ability to work under tight deadlines across platforms, reporting

Qualifications

• Professional news video photographer experience preferred.
• Carry up to 50 pounds of equipment.
• Experience with ENG trucks and live transmission gear.
• Can work in all weather conditions.
• Have a valid driver's license and a clean driving record.
• Ability to operate digital editing tools.

Responsibilities

• Shoot and edit VOs, VO-SOTs, packages and vertical videos for broadcast, social and digital platforms.
• Cover daily stories with Assignment Desk and Reporters.
• Shoot on a full-size Sony ENG camera.
• Edit in Adobe Premiere and feed live shots to station.
• Collaborate with reporters, desk, and digital team to ensure content accuracy.

Skills

Video journalist

Video editing

Camera operation

Drone certification

Adobe Premiere

News photography

Tools

ENG trucks

Live transmission gear

CNN platforms

Job description

WLKY, the CBS affiliate in Louisville, Kentucky, has an opening for a Video Journalist/Photographer who understands the pressures and purpose of local television news. We are seeking an experienced video journalist who can collaborate and lead when collecting and editing visual elements for compelling storytelling on all WLKY platforms. You will be responsible for gathering visual content, working either individually to edit, or as a team to collaborate and edit newscast and online content. We are looking for a news photographer who understands the urgency of breaking news, the importance of deadlines, and the critical elements of collaboration and communication when working with reporters. Excellent editing skills, exceptional time-management abilities, effective communication style, organization, and attention to gear/equipment maintenance are critical. An excellent eye for video and the highest journalistic standards are a must. You will edit video for all platforms in multiple formats. This position reports to the News Director.

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

Requirements

• Professional news video photographer experience preferred
• Carry up to 50 pounds of equipment
• Experience with ENG trucks and live transmission gear
• Can work in all weather conditions
• Have a valid driver's license and a clean driving record
• Ability to operate digital editing tools
• Must have computer and software experience
• Knowledge of Adobe Premiere, Precis, and CNN platforms preferred
• Have and exhibit unwavering journalistic integrity and ethical standards
• Can deal with the stresses and pressures of time-sensitive content production
• Related military experience will be considered
• In-person attendance is required

Values in Action

At Hearst Television we tell stories every day. Stories about people of all backgrounds, perspectives, and identities. That's why, behind the scenes, we believe in being an organization that fosters collaboration and open communication, ensuring that the content we create is authentic, accurate, and connected to the communities we serve.

Benefits

• Medical | Dental | Vision
• 401(k) matching
• Emotional Wellness Support
• Paid Time Off
• Paid Parental Leave
• LGBTQ+ Health Services
• Additional benefits to meet your and your family's needs

Hearst Television (HTV) owns and/or operates 35 television and two radio stations serving 27 media markets across 39 states reaching nearly 25 million U.S. television households. HTV is recognized as one of the industry's premier broadcasting companies and has been honored with numerous awards for distinguished journalism, industry innovation, and community service.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. we do not discriminate in hiring on the basis of sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, creed, national, origin, physical or mental disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law.