WGNO-TV
Description:
WGNO-TV 26 News, a Nexstar ABC affiliate in Metairie/New Orleans, seeks a News Photographer/Editor to join their team. This position will shoot and edit videos, as well as operate live trucks and backpacks for other journalists. The successful candidate will embrace news photography and all aspects of news gathering including gathering information, conducting interviews, writing scripts and generating content in our Digital First newsroom. This position will not primarily appear on-camera but will have the occasional opportunity to do so if mutually desired by the employee and manager.
Responsibilities:
- Shoot and edits news video stories, including daily news, special news, features, sports and live events for web and television - Takes direction from and interacts with the news managers, assignment desk, producers, reporters, anchors, and production control room personnel, - Maintains and operates camera equipment as well as company vehicle safely and efficiently, - Operates portable ENG live units, live microwaves, satellite trucks, and backpacks in remote situations.Requirements:
- Valid driver’s license with a good driving record, - Must be familiar with general principles of photojournalism, - Excellent communication skills, both oral and written, - Proficiency with digital editing software such as Adobe Premiere, Final Cut Pro, Avid, Edius or similar platforms, - Ability to meet daily deadlines, prioritize assignments and handle multiple tasks in most cases simultaneously - Flexibility to work any shift during normal, breaking news/weather, holidays, and other scheduled workflow requirements - Shoot sports, Friday Night Football, Baseball, Basketball, and other required sporting events. Experience: - College degree in broadcasting or journalism or professional experience in related filed - Minimum 2+ years’ experience operating video recording equipment in Television Broadcast.Contact:
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