Photojournalist II - News

This role requires the ability to work lawfully in the U.S. without employment-based immigration sponsorship, now or in the future.

Are you a creative storyteller with a passion for visual media? Join Spectrum News as a Photojournalist and be at the forefront of breaking news and storytelling.

Spectrum News is made up of over 30 hyper‑local news and regional sports networks that are constantly expanding and dedicated to producing original, unbiased and high‑quality content. We use innovative journalistic approaches, backed by comprehensive research, to engage and inform viewers on the most essential news, issues, and events taking place in their communities.

Beyond TV news distribution, our newsrooms publish via the Spectrum News app and connected television. We’re committed to providing viewers with 24‑hour news—no matter how, when and where they want it. Check out all the ways we share news on the Spectrum News Mobile App.

As a Photojournalist, you will shoot and edit stills and video content for web and broadcast on tight deadlines. You will work collaboratively with reporters, assignment desk editors, and production staff during the news gathering process, as well as work independently. The role involves managing the upkeep of assigned company vehicle and equipment, and working with video news gathering equipment such as lighting, lenses, and tripods.

You’ll make data‑informed decisions about what’s resonating to connect our audience with the stories that matter.

• Experimenting with different angles, lighting, and composition to create visually striking content
• Continuously improving skills and staying up to date with industry trends and technologies

• Experience: Shooting and editing television news footage experience 5+ years, microwave truck experience
• Education: Bachelor’s degree in journalism or related field or comparable television work experience preferred
• Technical skills: Ability to work with bonded cellular live streaming technology and Operate ENG/SNG/Satellite vehicles under company guidelines and within proper safety parameters
• Skills: Excellent interpersonal, verbal and written communication skills; ability to clearly communicate solutions; and able to relate well with populations and age groups
• Abilities: Ability to interface with internal company personnel, requires adaptability, enthusiasm, initiative and a positive approach to problem solving
• Travel Ability: Must be open to travel to discover the important stories in your neighborhood and willing to interact with the community
• Schedule: Ability to work various shifts, longer shifts, weekends and holidays, and be flexible with schedule changes due to 'breaking news', and/or severe weather emergencies

• DSNG experience
• Editing knowledge, Non‑Linear skills

• Works inside in a climate‑controlled environment and outside throughout the year and may be subjected to various weather conditions that could include extreme heat or cold conditions
• Drives company vehicle to and from different locations in a safe manner by obeying all traffic laws
• Ability to work different shifts, be flexible with schedule changes and able to cover stand‑by responsibilities when assigned

Here, our employees don’t just have jobs, they're building careers. That’s why we offer a comprehensive pay and benefits package that rewards employees for their contributions to our success, supporting all aspects of their well‑being at every stage of life.

A qualified applicant’s criminal history, if any, will be considered in a manner consistent with applicable laws, including local ordinances.

The base pay for this position generally is between $25.90 and $46.70. The actual compensation offered will carefully consider a wide range of factors, including your skills, qualifications, experience, and location. We comply with local wage minimums and also, certain positions are eligible for additional forms of other incentive‑based compensation such as bonuses.

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