Photographer I, News

The News Photographer operates television or video cameras to record images or scenes for news reports.
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•    Cover general news assignments in a fast-paced newsgathering environment, utilizing electronic video camera, cell phone, editing equipment, and other equipment that may be relevant to a story
•    Strong understanding of various media formats and camera equipment
•    Operate live ENG remote newsgathering equipment
•    Ability to work overtime, extra hours
•    Ability to work several different shifts
•    Ability to work in all types of weather conditions
•    Ability to be available in the event of breaking news
•    Ability to respond quickly to breaking news

* **Requirements & Skills**:

* Fluency in English
* High School diploma
* Excellent communication skills, both oral and written
* Minimum two years’ experience operating video recording equipment (More for larger markets and less for smaller markets)
* Proficiency with computers, telephones, copiers, scanners, fax machines and other office equipment
* Proficiency with video recording equipment
* Ability to meet deadlines, prioritize assignments and handle multiple tasks simultaneously
* Flexibility to work any shift

**ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS:**

* Willingness to cross-train in other areas of news operations as needed
* Availability to work weekends, holidays, and irregular hours as job requires
* Ability to lift and carry up to 50lbs of equipment
* Clean motor vehicle record, ability to drive, proof of insurance

**APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS:**

* College degree preferred
* Online link to work samples, including videography and editing preferably in a news setting
* No still photography