WLKY - Video Journalist

Hearst Television; Louisville (KY); Sur place; USD 42 000 - 70 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

401(k) matching

Paid Time Off

Parental Leave

Diversity & Inclusion programs

Résumé du poste

Hearst Television's Louisville market (WLKY) is seeking a Video Journalist/Photographer to capture and edit compelling local news for broadcast and digital platforms. You will shoot, edit, and collaborate with reporters, manage timelines, and deliver stories across VOs, packages, and social clips using ENG equipment and Adobe Premiere.

The ideal candidate has professional news videography experience, the ability to work under pressure, and flexibility with on-call shifts.

Qualifications

• Professional news video photographer experience preferred.
• Ability to shoot and edit VO/VO-SOTs/packages for broadcast and digital platforms.
• Strong time management and communication skills; attention to gear/equipment maintenance.

Responsabilités

• 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
• 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 transfer visuals quickly
• Record and locate necessary video in catalog systems
• Maintain file management and workflow discipline
• Be flexible with schedule and respond quickly to breaking news
• Operate gear responsibly and care for station vehicles

Connaissances

Video journalism

Editing

Camera operation

Story collaboration

Outils

Adobe Premiere

ENG trucks

Drone operation

Description du poste

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

ABOUT US

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.