Local News Photographer
Required skills
- video photojournalism
- newsroom
- ENG trucks
- Adobe Premiere
- Precis
- CNN platforms
- prioritization skills
- journalistic integrity
- ethical standards
- time-sensitive newscast production
Nice to have
- excellent eye for video
- works well with others
- highest journalistic standards
- professionalism
- all weather conditions
- related military experience
Role summary
Gulf Coast News in Fort Myers, FL is seeking a Local News Photographer to capture and edit field footage for broadcast and online platforms. Responsibilities include shooting and editing VOs, VO-SOTs, and packages, working with assignment desks and reporters, and gathering video and still pictures for digital use. The role requires proficiency in Adobe Premiere, ENG/SNG/wireless data feeding, and maintaining equipment. The ideal candidate possesses strong organizational and prioritization skills, unwavering journalistic integrity, and the ability to work under time-sensitive conditions. Experience with ENG trucks and a valid driver's license are required.
Gulf Coast News located in Fort Myers, FL has an opening for a Local News Photographer. We are looking for a photographer with the ability to capture the essence of what is happening in the field and bring it vividly into the homes of our viewers.
You will spend several hours each day in the field shooting, editing and executing creative live shots. You will also edit for newscasts. The ideal candidate is up to date on modern aspects of the medium, has an excellent eye for video, works well with others and always represents the station with the highest journalistic standards and professionalism. You will work with and report to the Chief Photographer.
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Values in Action
At Hearst Television, we tell stories every day 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.
Benefits
Hearst's benefit programs are modern, flexible and designed to focus on you. As a Hearst employee, you and your spouse, partner or dependents would have access to the following benefits.
