Photographer I, News

KLAS 8 News Now is seeking a full-time Photographer I/Editor to cover news events. Responsibilities include editing and visual coverage, photographing live events, working with reporters, maintaining equipment, and setting up remote transmissions. The role requires a detail-oriented individual capable of making independent decisions under pressure, with flexibility for nights, weekends, and holidays.

Must Have

• Edit and visually cover news events in a fair, unbiased, and accurate manner
• Photograph news events, both live and to digital file
• Edit material to match script using in-house or field locations
• Work with reporters to get complete stories and make production suggestions
• Keep assigned equipment and vehicle in good working condition
• Ability to set-up remotes for digital file feeds or live-from-the-field reports
• Minimum of three years experience in Photography, Editing and Live Truck operations
• Non-linear editing experience on Adobe Premiere Pro
• Valid Nevada driver’s license with a clean driving record
• Ability to lift 50lbs above your head
• Flexible schedule with ability to work nights, weekends, and holidays

Photographer I, News

KLAS 8 News Now is actively recruiting for a full time Photographer I/Editor, News.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities:

• Candidate will be responsible for editing and visual coverage of news events in a fair, unbiased and accurate manner.
• Photographs news events, both live and to digital file, for news events and programs.
• Edits material to match script prepared by reporter, producer or associate producer using in-house or field locations as needed.
• Works with reporter to get complete stories and makes suggestions on how a story should be produced.
• Keeps assigned equipment and/or vehicle in good working condition and files all required paperwork.
• Ability to set-up remotes to allow transmission of digital file feeds or live-from-the-field reports back to the station.
• Must be able to lift 50lbs above your head.

Requirements & Skills:

• Fluency in English
• High School Diploma
• Minimum of three years experience in Photography, Editing and Live Truck operations.
• Must have non-linear editing experience on Adobe Premiere Pro.
• Requires a valid Nevada driver’s license with a clean driving record, as driving a news vehicle daily to and from stories is an essential part of the daily routine.
• Detail-oriented, able to follow directions, and ability to perform duties and make independent decisions under extreme pressure.
• Applicants must be flexible schedule with ability to work nights, weekends, and holidays.

Physical Demands & Work Environment:

The Photographer/Editor must be able to sit, conduct telephone conversations, use electronic mail, write letters and memos, conduct face-to-face discussions with individuals or groups, make decisions without supervision, and work indoors in environmentally controlled conditions. In addition, the Photographer/Editor must be able to handle, control or feel objects, tools or controls. Repetitive movements are required. Work may be conducted in extremely bright or inadequate lighting conditions.

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