WLKY - Video Journalist

National Association of Black Journalists (NABJ)

Louisville (TN)

On-site

USD 45,000 - 65,000

Full time

2 hours ago

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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

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.

Location: Louisville, United States

Employment Type: Full time

Salary: $

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