Photographer​/Editor

Overview

WNYT News Channel 13 is the award-winning NBC affiliate for New York State's Capital Region. We are a longtime market leader committed to excellence in live coverage, investigative storytelling, and digital content across platforms to inform, keep audiences safe, and help plan their day. When you work for Hubbard Broadcasting and WNYT, you join a team of dedicated professionals who prioritize community, collaboration, diverse perspectives, and ongoing training.

Job Overview: WNYT is seeking a dynamic and detail-oriented News Videographer & Editor to join our award-winning team. This role is responsible for capturing video content and editing it into polished news segments for broadcast and digital platforms. The ideal candidate is a visual storyteller with strong technical skills and a passion for journalism. Apply at:

• Shoot high-quality video for daily news coverage, special reports, and breaking news. Operate cameras, lighting, and audio equipment in studio and field environments. Collaborate with reporters and producers to visually enhance storytelling.
• Edit news packages, VOs, and VOSOTs using Adobe Premiere Pro and other Adobe Creative Suite tools.
• Ensure all video content meets broadcast standards and is delivered on deadline.
• Export and deliver final cuts for air and digital publication.
• Work closely with reporters, producers, and assignment editors to execute editorial vision.
• Participate in planning meetings and contribute ideas for visual storytelling.
• Maintain organized video archives and manage footage for future use.
• Troubleshoot equipment and software issues as needed.
• Stay current with industry trends and emerging technologies to improve production quality.
• Work assigned shifts. Shifts may change often. Fill in for absent co-workers if needed.
• Ability to work other hours or alternate schedules including when called to cover breaking news, as assigned by the Chief Photographer or News Director.
• Drive company vehicle to and from stories under various driving conditions. Obey all traffic laws and safety rules. If assigned to take a news vehicle home, follow take-home car guidelines and keep equipment secure. Ensure equipment is in good working condition.

• Minimum 1 year of experience in videography or video editing, preferably in a news environment.
• Proficiency in Adobe Premiere Pro; familiarity with After Effects, Photoshop, and Audition is a plus.
• Strong understanding of visual composition, lighting, and audio capture.
• Ability to work under tight deadlines and adapt to breaking news scenarios.
• Experience with live broadcasting and field production.
• Familiarity with social media platforms and video optimization strategies.
• Knowledge of motion graphics and animation tools.
• Excellent communication and collaboration abilities.
• Creative mindset with a keen eye for detail.
• Ability to remain calm and focused under pressure.
• Ability to work alone and with a Reporter.
• Must be reliable and able to work additional hours as needed and travel as required.
• Must possess a valid driver s license and clean driving record as determined by the Company.
• Physical Requirements:
  
  able to work in noisy, distraction-filled environments and in extreme weather; able to listen and respond verbally in English; able to operate camera and editing equipment; able to move quickly on uneven terrain; routinely moves equipment weighing up to 50 pounds; able to drive news vehicles; able to maintain stationary position for long periods.

This position is subject to pre-employment driving record background check. A conviction, violation pending adjudication, or adverse driving record more than 3 years old or not meeting the major violation definition per company policy will not, on its own, disqualify an applicant. Background check information will be used confidentially and non-discriminatorily in compliance with applicable laws.

When extending an offer, the company considers factors such as work experience, education/training, key skills, internal equity, and market conditions. The hourly range for this position is $18.00 - $22.00 per hour. For information regarding benefits, please copy the link below and paste in your browser:

EEO Statement:
We are an equal opportunity employer, including disability/vets. Diversity Statement:
Hubbard Broadcasting is committed to representing the communities we serve by recruiting and retaining top talent from diverse cultures and life experiences. We value you and what makes you uniquely you.