Photographer/Editor

Shoot video and edit news stories for newscasts on a daily basis.
Job Responsibilities

Shoot steady, sequenced video with good, clean audio for news, weather and sports for daily newscasts, specials and station websites as well as social media under tight deadlines. Shoots wide, medium and tight shots with a variety of subjects for the purpose of telling the story through pictures.
While shooting, get clean audio. Gather great natural sound while in the field. All video must be well lit.
Edit video and audio for news stories such as vos, vo/sots, and reporter packages using Adobe Premier Pro CS6 and CC under tight deadlines and in stressful situations. Stories must be completed on time. Editing is done in house and remotely. Aspire to editing excellence to raise the level of storytelling.
At times, may conduct interviews for broadcast. May also use questions supplied by producers, reporter or news management.
Work in tandem with a Reporter to "tell" a story.
Be able to operate safely the ENG trucks. Have full knowledge to one-man-band in ENG trucks alone or with a reporter to turn packages and live shots for daily newscasts.
Know the streets and highways well enough to drive quickly but safely to a news story. Be able to operate and follow GPS.
Learn and operate effectively new technology and equipment including but not limited to Adobe Premier Pro CS6 and CC editing software, Panasonic P2 model 370 and 250 cameras.
Communicate frequently throughout the day and works collaboratively with others in the newsroom including reporters, anchors, producers, assignment desk staff, creative services and other photographers about assigned story and other assignments. Check in face to face with Assignment Desk after returning to the station from an assignment. Proactively pitch in to assist others.
Respond and work well in a crisis and during breaking news. Handle last minute and unexpected changes. Communicate quickly and clearly to necessary staff.
Attend editorial and other meetings. Come prepared to meetings and interact professionally with others. Contributes story ideas on a daily basis.
Is knowledgeable of local, national and world events. Is aware of what is going on in the community.
Work assigned shifts. Shift changes often because this position provides vacation relief coverage. Must be able to work days, nights, weekends, overnights and holidays. Ability to work other hours or alternate schedules including when called to cover breaking news, as assigned by the Assignment managers.
Drive company vehicle to and from stories under various driving conditions. Obey all traffic laws and safety rules of the road while in a company vehicle. Report any problems or concerns with the vehicle and traffic incidents promptly to appropriate company representative. Keep car clean and in good condition. Ensure equipment is in good working condition.
Build working relationships with co-workers, customers, vendors and the general public.
Act in a professional, courteous manner when representing the station and the News Department. Look presentable and neat on the job.