EXPERIS IT SERVICES US, LLC: News Photojournalist

Photographer is needed in Houston, TX, United States.

Client: EXPERIS IT SERVICES US, LLC

Location: Houston, TX

Contract: Contractor

Job Details:

• Location: Houston, Texas
• Contract: 6 months +
• Shift: Early morning shift (3a-noon) 4 days/week
• Basic Qualifications:
• Demonstrate good news judgement
• Proficient in lighting, audio, and non-linear editing for television news
• Experience operating a live truck
• Team player with exceptional work ethic
• Three years television news experience
• Clean Driving Record
• Ability to work under deadline, multi-task, and prioritize assignments
• Must be able to lift and carry minimum of 30 pounds of equipment
• May require standing for long periods of time
• Flexibility to work any shift/any day including weekends and holidays and business dictates
• Looking for candidates who can be flexible with work days/shifts
• Looking for someone who has newsroom experience - if their background is not in a newsroom environment we would need to see demonstrated experience (in their reel/portfolio) of them covering community events
• Photographer Description/Comment:
• The KTRK news department creates content for the multiple daily newscasts, both linear and digital
• Job Summary:
• Describe what the person will do in the role - how he/she will impact the organization
• The temp photojournalist will have daily responsibilities to work in the field to shoot and edit news stories that have been assigned to them by newsroom management
• Once video is shot, they edit the video working collaboratively with reporters to create news stories for linear and digital broadcasts
• Shoot and edit news stories and breaking news in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment (90% of time)
• Work as a team or independently to portray compelling stories from concept to completion (10% of time)
• Hours: Typically 3a-Noon
• Reach the recruiter directly: 4146622026