Hearst Communications Louisville , KY 40202
Posted 5 days ago
WLKY has an opening for a self-motivated, team-oriented Videojournalist who understands the pressures and purpose of local television news. We are seeking an experienced storyteller who can collaborate and lead when collecting and editing visual elements for compelling storytelling.
You will either be a weekend day or evening shift or working with the live morning reporter on live shots, experience with lighting required. You will be responsible for gathering visual content, working either individually to edit, or as a team to collaborate on newscast stories. We are looking for an experienced news photographer who understands the urgency of breaking news, the importance of deadlines, and the critical elements of collaboration and communication when working with reporters. You must be able to shoot on a full-size Sony ENG camera and have experience with non-linear editing. Adobe Premiere experience preferred. You must be willing to work an early morning shift Monday-Friday; or a weekend day or night shift and three days during the week. You will report to the News Director.
Job Responsibilities:
Shooting and lighting reporter live shots creatively.
Shooting and editing of VOs, VO-SOTs and packages for Broadcast Air and digital platforms
Working with the Assignment Desk and Reporters to cover daily stories
Working with reporters and producers to ensure the best content and facts are gathered
Communicating and coordinating incoming video elements from crews in the field
Can work with catalog systems to record and locate necessary video
Attention to detail regarding file management and technical workflow
Must be flexible with schedule, on-call and breaking news
In-person attendance is required
Ability to work under pressure, making quick decisions
Requirements:
Must have local television news photographer experience
3-5 years in a working newsroom preferred
Can easily carry up to 50 pounds of equipment
Use ENG, SNG, and wireless data to feed completed work to the station
Efficient Operation on ENG trucks
Can work in all weather conditions
Can operate large vehicles, must have a valid driver's license and a near-perfect driving record
Exceptional ability to operate digital editing tools
Editing skills
Time-management abilities
Organization and attention to gear/equipment maintenance
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.
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
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