Photographer I, News

WTNH / WCTX News 8 seeks a creative news photographer and editor.

The successful candidate will have a high degree of professionalism effective communication skills ability to organize and prioritize workload and function well in high pressure situations.

• Shoot and edit video for award-winning newscasts including daily packages VOs / VOSOTS special assignments and natural sound packages
• Additional focus on creating videos and photos for our web and social media platforms
• Must be able to carry 50 lbs. of equipment (camera tripod lighting and audio equipment)
• Must be able to set up for live shots on very short notice
• Must be able to work under pressure
• Run an ENG live truck. Helpful if you can run SNG truck.
• Part 107 certified drone operator or willingness to obtain certification
• Drive and maintain news vehicles
• Suggest story ideas
• Read newspapers competitive websites and follow social media daily.
• Position requires performance of other job-related duties as assigned.
• Confers with other personnel to discuss assignments logistics and shot requirements

Requirements & Skills :

Key Skills

Sales Experience,Time Management,Photography,Customer Service,Computer Skills,Color Management,InfusionSoft,Manual Transmission Experience,Ftp,Adobe Photoshop,Adobe Lightroom,Photo Editing

Employment Type : Full-Time

Experience : years

Vacancy : 1