News Photographer Job at Hearst, Lancaster, PA

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  • Hearst
  • Lancaster, PA

Job Description

Photojournalist Opportunity

WGAL-TV, the NBC affiliate located in the Lancaster-Lebanon-Harrisburg-York, PA market, has an opening for a photojournalist who embraces the mission of impactful storytelling through visual media. We are seeking a self-motivated photographer with the ability to capture the essence of what's happening in the field and then bring it vividly into the homes and screens of our viewers. This member of our team will spend several hours each day out in the field shooting, editing, and executing live shots for stories. The winning candidate will need to be tech savvy and up to date on the most modern aspects of our medium. You must be able to shoot with Sony XD Cam or similar ENG camera and to work with GoPro, iPhone, and other video formats to be edited in Adobe Premiere. This team member would create visual content for our social media platforms and digital products daily. Candidates should be familiar with utilizing ENG, SNG, or wireless data to transfer completed work to the station. Excellent editing skills, exceptional time-management abilities, effective communication style, organization, and knowledge of Adobe Premiere and use of other video sharing platforms is critical. An excellent eye for video and the highest journalistic standards is a must. If you are quick acting, quicker thinking, and technically savvy, we want you working in our newsroom. This role reports to the News Director.

Responsibilities

  • Shooting and editing of VOs, VO-SOTs and packages for Broadcast Air and On-line postings
  • Working with the Assignment Desk and Reporters to cover daily stories
  • Gathers video and still pictures for digital platforms
  • Produces vertical video, compelling content for social media 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

Requirements

  • Computer and software experience is beneficial
  • Previous newsroom experience preferred
  • Related military experience will be highly considered
  • Can easily carry up to 50 pounds of equipment
  • Efficient operation of ENG trucks and TVU live units
  • 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
  • Can organize and prioritize
  • Familiar with video sharing services such as Drop Box, One Drive, We Transfer or similar apps
  • A self-starter - someone with a go getter attitude is favorable
  • Ability to work under pressure, making quick decisions
  • Good interpersonal skills
  • Equivalent military training from Defense Information School (DINFOS) and associated experience will be highly regarded
  • In-person attendance is required

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
Hearst

Job Tags

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