WLS-TV NEWS PHOTOGRAPHER

Location: Chicago, Illinois
Job Category: Television
Job ID: 72417
Employment Type: Full time
Salary:
Posted: 05.06.2025

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Job Description:

WLS-TV NEWS PHOTOGRAPHER
 
ABC7/WLS, the ABC Owned Television station in Chicago, IL is seeking an experienced ENG News Photographer. Successful candidates will have a proven track record in the fast-paced, high-pressured environment of daily local news gathering. Candidates should possess excellent people skills, and a strong work ethic. Must be able to exercise good news judgment while always being safety-conscious. 
Responsibilities

• Shoot interviews, b-roll, and packages
• Edit new stories daily
• Set up and execute live shots
• Safely and efficiently operate news vans/vehicles using microwave, satellite and bonded cellular technology
• Work collaboratively with reporter, desk, producers, writers, managers
• Proven ability to multi-task and thrive in a high-pressure news environment
• Ability to take story from concept to completion independently

Job Requirements:

Basic Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years’ experience in a major market    
• Working knowledge of P2 camera systems, Adobe Premier Pro editing and bonded cellular transmission technologies (Dejero and Live U)
• Able to operate ENG and SNG vehicles and live remote equipment
• Able to lift and carry 30 lbs. of equipment
• Must be able to work all shifts including nights, weekends and holidays

 
Required Education

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent work experience
• Valid driver’s license with a good driving record

 
Additional Information

• This role is considered on-site, which means the employee will work from a Company-designated location in Chicago, IL on an ongoing basis.
• This position is covered under the Company’s collective bargaining agreement with NABET-CWA.

 
To apply, please log on to: https://jobs.disneycareers.com/ and search for Job ID: 10119852 or use the link:  https://jobs.disneycareers.com/job/chicago/nabet-photographer-abc7-wls/391/80693769056
The hiring range for this position in Chicago, IL is $63.025/hr. based on a 40-hour work week. The amount of hours scheduled per week may vary based on business needs. The base pay actually offered will take into account internal equity and also may vary depending on the candidate’s geographic region, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience among other factors. A bonus and/or long-term incentive units may be provided as part of the compensation package, in addition to the full range of medical, financial, and/or other benefits, dependent on the level and position offered.
About ABC Owned TV Stations:
The Disney Entertainment Television group creates original entertainment and news content for the Company’s streaming platforms and its cable and broadcast networks.
 
About The Walt Disney Company:
The Walt Disney Company, together with its subsidiaries and affiliates, is a leading diversified international family entertainment and media enterprise that includes three core business segments: Disney Entertainment, ESPN, and Disney Experiences. From humble beginnings as a cartoon studio in the 1920s to its preeminent name in the entertainment industry today, Disney proudly continues its legacy of creating world-class stories and experiences for every member of the family. Disney’s stories, characters and experiences reach consumers and guests from every corner of the globe. With operations in more than 40 countries, our employees and cast members work together to create entertainment experiences that are both universally and locally cherished.
 
This position is with WLS Television, Inc., which is part of a business we call ABC Owned TV Stations.
 
WLS Television, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer. Applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, ancestry, age, marital status, military or veteran status, medical condition, genetic information or disability, or any other basis prohibited by federal, state or local law. Disney champions a business environment where ideas and decisions from all people help us grow, innovate, create the best stories and be relevant in a constantly evolving world.
 
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