Photographer , News

Job Overview

The News Photographer operates television or video cameras to record images or scenes for news reports.

• Cover general news assignments in a fast‑paced news gathering environment, utilizing electronic video camera, cell phone, editing equipment, and other equipment that may be relevant to a story
• Strong understanding of various media formats and camera equipment
• Operate live ENG remote news gathering equipment
• Ability to work overtime, extra hours
• Ability to work several different shifts
• Ability to work in all types of weather conditions
• Ability to be available in the event of breaking news
• Ability to respond quickly to breaking news

• Fluency in English
• High School diploma
• Excellent communication skills, both oral and written
• Minimum two years’ experience operating video recording equipment (More for larger markets and less for smaller markets)
• Proficiency with computers, telephones, copiers, scanners, fax machines and other office equipment
• Proficiency with video recording equipment
• Ability to meet deadlines, prioritize assignments and handle multiple tasks simultaneously
• Flexibility to work any shift

• Willingness to cross‑train in other areas of news operations as needed
• Availability to work weekends, holidays, and irregular hours as job requires
• Ability to lift and carry up to 50lbs of equipment
• Clean motor vehicle record, ability to drive, proof of insurance

• College degree preferred
• Online link to work samples, including videography and editing preferably in a news setting
• No still photography