What are the responsibilities and job description for the Photojournalist position at Hearst Television?
News Photojournalist
WESH 2 News, the Hearst-owned NBC affiliate in Orlando, is looking for a self-motivated News Photojournalist who is ready to hustle and win the day. We are seeking a highly skilled individual eager to capture the essence of what’s happening in Central Florida, a place packed with busy theme parks, launches along the Space Coast, and miles of beaches. This photojournalist must be able to tell compelling stories in his or her community in a deadline-driven environment through high-quality video and audio elements. They must be tech savvy and proficient in the most modern aspects of our visual medium as they shoot, edit, and execute live shots for multiple stories. An excellent eye for video and the highest journalistic standards are a must. This role reports to the News Director.
Responsibilities
- Shooting and editing of VOs, VO-SOTs and packages for Broadcast Air and Digital via Sony XD Can, Canon Lenses, GoPro, iPhone, and Adobe Premiere
- Working with the Assignment Desk and Reporters to cover daily stories
- Gathering 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 the field to the Assignment Desk and Editors
- Can work with catalog systems to record and locate necessary video
- Will produce and publish content to our online platforms
- Must be flexible with scheduling on weekends and holidays
Requirements
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.
Benefits
Hearst's benefit programs are modern, flexible and designed to focus on you. As a Hearst employee, you and your spouse or partner or dependents would have access to the following benefits.
