WESH TV: Photographer

WESH 2 News has an opening for a self-motivated individual who wants to win each day. We are seeking a photographer with the ability tocapture the essence of what’s happening in the field, and then bring it vividly into the homes of our viewers. This member of our team will shoot, edit and execute live shots on a tight deadline. The winning candidate is alsotech savvy and up-to-date on the most modern aspects of our medium.

You must beable to shoot on Sony XD Cam, GoPro, on laptop computer and iPhone, and edit in Adobe Premiere and utilize the ENG, SNG, and wireless data to feed completed work to the station. Excellent editing skills, exceptional time-management abilities, effective communication style, organization, and knowledge of Adobe Premiere, Precis, ABC and CNN platforms are critical. An excellent eye forvideo and the highest journalistic standards are a must.

If you are quick acting, quicker thinking, and technically savvy, we want you working in our newsroom.

Job Responsibilities:

• Shooting and editing of vo’ s, vo-sots and packages for broadcast Air and digital postings
• Working with the Assignment Desk and Reporters to cover daily stories.
• Gathers video and still pictures for digital platforms
• Working with reporters and producers to ensure the best content and facts are gathered.
• Working with producers to ensure their creative vision is executed with vivid video and natural sound.
• Communicating and coordinating incoming video elements from crews in the field.
• Canwork with catalog systems to record and locate necessary video.
• Willingto shoot from the helicopter

Date Posted:
8/5/2016

Closing Date:
9/5/2016

City:
Orlando

State:
Florida

URL:

Experience:

• Musthave computer and software experience.
• Previous newsroom experience preferred.

• Caneasily carry up to 50 pounds of equipment
• Efficient
• Operation on ENG trucks
• Canwork in all weather conditions
• Can operate large vehicles, must have a valid driver’s license and anear-perfect driving record
• Exceptionalability to operate digital editing tools
• Can organize and prioritize
• Mustbe a self-starter - someone who doesn’t wait to be told what to do
• Abilityto work under pressure, making quick decisions

• College degree in broadcast journalism preferred, broadcast news, or relatedfieldor equivalent work experience