Best suited to candidates with newsroom experience and technical proficiency in video editing tools working in broadcast journalism.
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Original posting from Hearst
WMUR, the ABC affiliate in Manchester, NH has an opening for a Local News Photographer. We are looking for a photographer with the ability to capture the essence of what's happening in the field, and then bring it vividly into the homes of our viewers. You will spend several hours each day out in the field shooting, editing, and executing creative live shots. You will also edit for newscasts. You must be up to date on the modern aspects of our medium, have an excellent eye for video. You will work well with other, always positively representing us with the highest journalistic standards and professionalism on display. You will work with and report to the News Operations Director.
Responsibilities
Shooting and editing of VOs, VO-SOTs and packages for broadcast air and online postingsWork with the Assignment Desk and Reporters to cover daily storiesShoot on assigned professional camera equipmentEdit in Adobe Premiere and use ENG, SNG, and wireless data to feed completed work to the stationGather video and still pictures for digital platformsWork with reporters and producers to ensure the best content and facts are gatheredWork with producers to ensure their creative vision is accomplished with vivid video and natural soundCoordinate incoming video elements from crews in the fieldWork with catalog systems to save/store, record and locate necessary videoProduce and publish content to our online platformsOrganization and attention to gear/equipment maintenanceRequirements
Training in the art of video photojournalismProfessional or college experience in a newsroomCarry up to 50 pounds of equipmentExperience with ENG trucksCan work in all weather conditionsHave a valid driver's license and a clean driving recordMust operate digital editing toolsMust have computer and software experience; knowledge of Adobe Premiere, Precis, and CNN platformsCan organize and prioritizeHave and exhibit unwavering journalistic integrity and ethical standardsCan deal with the stresses and pressures of time-sensitive newscast productionRelated military experience will be consideredValues in Action
At Hearst Television we tell stories every day. Stories about people of all backgrounds, perspectives, and identities. That’s why, behind the scenes, we believe in being an organization that fosters collaboration and open communication, ensuring that the content we create is authentic, accurate, and connected to the communities we serve.
Hearst Television (HTV) owns and/or operates 35 television and two radio stations serving 27 media markets across 39 states reaching nearly 25 million U.S. television households. HTV is recognized as one of the industry's premier broadcasting companies and has been honored with numerous awards for distinguished journalism, industry innovation, and community service.
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Source: Hearst careers