Hearst Television - Photographer (temporary)

Photographer is needed in Jackson, United States.

Client: Hearst Television

Location: Jackson, MS

Contract: Part-time

Job Description

WAPT, the ABC affiliate in Jackson, MS, has an opening for a temporary Local News Photographer. We are looking for a photographer with the ability to capture the essence of what’s happening in the field and then bring it vividly into the homes of our viewers. You will spend several hours each day out in the field shooting, editing, and executing creative live shots. You will also edit for newscasts. You must be up to date on the modern aspects of our medium, have an excellent eye for video, and work well with others while positively representing us with the highest journalistic standards and professionalism. You will work with and report to the News Director.

Responsibilities

• Shooting and editing of VOs, VO-SOTs, and packages for broadcast air and online postings.
• Work with the Assignment Desk and Reporters to cover daily stories.
• Shoot on assigned professional camera equipment.
• Edit in Adobe Premiere and use ENG, SNG, and wireless data to feed completed work to the station.
• Gather video and still pictures for digital platforms.
• Work with reporters and producers to ensure the best content and facts are gathered.
• Work with producers to ensure their creative vision is accomplished with vivid video and natural sound.
• Coordinate incoming video elements from crews in the field.
• Work with catalog systems to save/store, record and locate necessary video.
• Produce and publish content to our online platforms.
• Organization and attention to gear/equipment maintenance.

Requirements

• Training in the art of video photojournalism.
• Professional or college experience in a newsroom.
• Carry up to 50 pounds of equipment.
• Experience with ENG trucks.
• Can work in all weather conditions.
• Have a valid driver’s license and a clean driving record.
• Must operate digital editing tools.
• Must have computer and software experience; knowledge of Adobe Premiere, Precis, and CNN platforms.
• Can organize and prioritize tasks.
• Exhibit unwavering journalistic integrity and ethical standards.
• Can deal with the stresses and pressures of time-sensitive newscast production.
• Related military experience will be considered.

Diversity Statement

At Hearst Television we tell stories every day. Stories about people of all cultures, backgrounds, perspectives, and identities. That’s why, behind the scenes, we believe in being an organization as diverse and varied as the audience we reach, ensuring that the content we create is more compassionate and more representative of the communities we serve.

Company Overview

Hearst Television (HTV) owns and/or operates 35 television and two radio stations serving 27 media markets across 39 states, reaching over 22 million U.S. television households. HTV is recognized as one of the industry’s premier broadcasting companies and has been honored with numerous awards for distinguished journalism, industry innovation, and community service.