Photographer I, News

The News Photographer operates television or video cameras to record images or scenes for news reports. Responsibilities include shooting video, conferring with personnel, setting up shots, maintaining equipment, editing clips for broadcast and eMedia, and operating live microwave and satellite trucks in remote situations. Candidates need a high school diploma and at least two years of experience.

Must Have

• Operate television or video cameras for news reports.
• Shoot video for news reports.
• Confer with personnel on assignments and logistics.
• Set up, compose, and execute video shots.
• Maintain video equipment.
• Edit video clips for TV and eMedia content.
• Operate live microwave and satellite trucks.
• High school diploma.
• Fluency in English.
• Minimum two years’ experience operating video recording equipment.
• 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.
• Flexibility to work any shift.

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

• Shoots video for news reports
• Confers with other personnel to discuss assignments, logistics and shot requirements
• Sets up, composes and executes video shots
• Maintains video equipment
• Edits video clips for television broadcasts and eMedia content
• Operates live microwave and satellite trucks in remote situations
• Performs other duties as assigned

Requirements & Skills:

• High school diploma
• Fluency in English
• 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