Digital Photographer

The Digital Photographer combines artistic talent, technical expertise, and composition skills to produce videos that will provide a visual story on a given topic for multiple platforms. 

• Shoots and edits news video stories, including daily news, special news, features, sports and live events
• Produce content for multiple platforms, including online and TV
• Work with management to enterprise and develop stories daily
• ​​Maintains and operates camera equipment as well as company vehicle safely and efficiently
• Demonstrate compelling storytelling using dynamic shots and interviews
• Organize material, determine angle or emphasis, and write a story according to Associated Press style and format standards
• Gather and verify information regarding stories through interview, observation and research
• Live stream news events for online and TV
• Perform other duties as assigned 

 Requirements & Skills:

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in broadcasting, journalism or related field preferred
• Minimum of two years of video photography
• Proficient in WordPress and social networking sites such as Twitter, Facebook
• Knowledge of broadcast quality camera equipment
• Must be detail-oriented
• Demonstrate editorial judgment using knowledge of journalism ethics and libel laws
• Proficient in Adobe Premiere

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Work Environment/Mental/Physical Requirements:

• Must be able to operate computer and editing machine.
• High stress environment with deadline pressures and the demands of breaking news, which can happen at any time.
• Position will require day-to-day multi-tasking, as well as managing multiple projects simultaneously with frequent change in direction and priority.
• Must be willing and able to work any and all shifts as necessary, including overnights/early morning, days, nights, weekends, and holidays.
• Travel will be required on a regular basis. Position requires the transport of equipment weighing up to 60 lbs.
• Position often requires work in extreme outdoor temperatures.
• A valid driver's license and an acceptable driving record are required.