Local News Photographer

About the position WMTW, the ABC affiliate in Portland, Maine, is seeking a Local News Photographer to capture and deliver compelling visual stories from the field. This role involves shooting, editing, and producing content for broadcast and online platforms, while maintaining high journalistic standards and professionalism. 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 Benefits • Medical • Dental • Vision • 401(k) matching • Emotional Wellness Support • Paid Time Off • Paid Parental Leave • LGBTQ+ Health Services • Additional benefits to meet your and your family's needs