News Photographer Job at HEARST PROPERTIES, INC, Lancaster, PA

  • HEARST PROPERTIES, INC
  • Lancaster, PA

Job Description

WGAL-TV, the Hearst Television 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 gimbals, 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.

Job Responsibilities:

  • Shooting and editing of VOs, VO-SOTs and packages for broadcast and multiplatform postings

  • Shooting and editing of vertical videos for effective social media consumption

  • Liveshot execution for daily newscasts.

  • 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.

  • Working with producers to ensure their creative vision is executed with vivid video and natural sound.

Experience Requirements:

  • Computer and software experience is beneficial.

  • Previous newsroom experience preferred.

  • Related military experience will be highly considered.

Qualifications Requirements:

  • 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

Education:

  • Related experience and/or training considered as well as combination of education experience.

  • Equivalent military training from Defense Information School (DINFOS) and associated experience will be highly regarded.

Values in Action

At Hearst Television we tell stories every day. Stories about people of all backgrounds, perspectives, and identities. That's why, behind the scenes, we believe in being an organization that fosters collaboration and open communication, ensuring that the content we create is authentic, accurate, and connected to 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 Television (HTV) owns and/or operates 35 television and two radio stations serving 27 media markets across 39 states reaching nearly 25 million U.S. television households. HTV is recognized as one of the industry's premier broadcasting companies and has been honored with numerous awards for distinguished journalism, industry innovation, and community service.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. we do not discriminate in hiring on the basis of sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, creed, national, origin, physical or mental disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law.

Job Tags

Local area, Flexible hours

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