Photographer​/Videographer - WSB TV

Location: GA-Atlanta

Job Title: Photographer/Videographer - WSB TV

WSB TV Atlanta is looking for a Photographer/Videographer who is a creative go-getter with an eye for composition and an ear for sound. If you like a challenge and have a couple of years' experience on the street, we want to hear from you!

• Shoot and edit compelling local news stories that are clear and easy to understand.
• Able to work under pressure and make quick decisions in the field.
• Operate and maintain a professional video camera and related news gathering equipment. This includes laptop, iPhone, LiveU and drones.
• Be familiar with and understand non-linear editing techniques to meet deadlines and create high-impact stories.
• Understand how to operate and maintain live equipment including microwave, satellite and LiveU backpacks. Also able to troubleshoot ENG/SNG trucks.
• Understand the best way to troubleshoot equipment issues (camera, laptop or ENG/SNG trucks) as well as ownership of all technical aspects of the job.
• Collaborate with reporters to turn creative and visual stories, active live shot / teases and ensure daily deadlines are met in high pressure situations.
• A self-starter, with the ability to gather VO, VO-SOT and NAT sound packages by yourself.
• Can work in all weather conditions and carry up to 50 pounds of equipment.
• Maintain news vehicles for safe operation, keeping up with scheduled maintenance and having a valid driver's license.
• Obtain training to be a drone operator, including taking the FAA drone pilot license exam.
• Ability to work all shifts scheduled, including mornings, nights, weekends and holidays. Other duties may be assigned as needed. Must adhere to all station policies.
• Bring story ideas and a creative energy to the job every day.

• 3 years of professional experience working as a TV news photographer required
• 3 years of non-linear editing experience, preferably Avid editing software
• Working knowledge of ENG trucks, as well as LiveU and/or licensed drone pilot
• Must have a valid driver's license and clean driving record
• Ability to generate live shots and packages with high production values is a must.
• Candidate should have all requisite skills with technology, including legacy microwave, major streaming vendors, FTP solutions, non-linear editing solutions and state of the art newsroom production and rundown system.
• Ideal candidate will be resourceful, self-reliant, and self-motivated.
• Having a 107 remote pilot drone license is a plus as well as experience and demonstrated ability with original graphics.

• A college degree in Journalism or TV Broadcasting is preferred

CMG Media Corporation (d/b/a Cox Media Group) is an industry-leading media company with unparalleled brands, award-winning content, and exceptional team members. CMG provides valuable local and national journalism and entertainment content to the people and communities it serves. The company s businesses encompass 14 high-quality, market-leading television brands in 9 markets; 45 top-performing radio stations delivering multiple genres of content in 9 markets;

and numerous streaming and digital platforms. CMG s TV portfolio includes multiple primary affiliates of ABC, CBS, FOX, NBC, Telemundo and MyNetwork

TV, as well as several valuable news and independent stations. For more information about CMG, visit

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