WLKY - Video Journalist

WLKY-TV CBS Louisville, KY - Hearst Television; Louisville (KY); In loco; USD 42.000 - 64.000; Tempo pieno

Vantaggi offerti da questo lavoro

Medical, Dental, Vision

401(k) matching

Paid Time Off

Parental Leave

Descrizione del lavoro

WLKY-TV CBS Louisville, KY, a Hearst Television station, seeks an experienced Video Journalist/Photographer to collect, edit, and deliver visuals for all platforms. The role emphasizes collaboration with reporters and a strong eye for storytelling under tight deadlines, with editing in Adobe Premiere and ENG/live transmission awareness.

The position requires on-camera skills, the ability to handle gear, and a willingness to work flexible hours to cover breaking news and daily stories.

Competenze

• Professional news video photographer experience preferred.
• Carry up to 50 pounds of equipment.
• Experience with ENG trucks and live transmission gear.
• In-person attendance is required.
• Valid driver's license with clean driving record.
• Ability to operate digital editing tools.

Mansioni

• Shoot and edit VOs, VO-SOTs, packages, and vertical videos for broadcast, social and digital platforms.
• Collaborate with Assignment Desk and Reporters to cover daily stories.
• Shoot on a full-size Sony ENG camera; edit in Adobe Premiere.
• Willing to become certified in drone operation; preferred drone certification.
• Ensure content and facts are accurately gathered with reporters and desk.

Conoscenze

Video journalist

Photojournalism

Adobe Premiere

Drone operation

ENG camera

Strumenti

Adobe Premiere Pro

CNN platforms

ENG trucks

Drone flight software

Descrizione del lavoro

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

Hearst's benefit programs are modern, flexible and designed to focus on you. As a Hearst employee, you and your spouse or partner or dependents would have access to the following 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