Photographer

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Job Description:

WXII, the NBC affiliate in Winston-Salem, NC, has an opening for a self-motivated individual who wants to win each day. We are seeking a Photographer with the ability to capture the essence of what’s happening in the field and then bring it vividly into the homes of our viewers. This member of our team will each day be out in the field shooting, editing, and executing live shots for stories. The winning candidate is also tech savvy and up-to-date on the most modern aspects of our medium. You must be able to shoot on Sony XD Cam, GoPro, laptop computer and a iPhone and edit in Adobe Premiere and utilize ENG, SNG, TVU and wireless data to feed completed work to the station. Excellent editing skills, exceptional time-management abilities, effective communication style, organization, and knowledge of Adobe Premiere, Bitcentral, NBC and CNN platforms are critical. An excellent eye for video and the highest journalistic standards are a must. If you are quick acting, quicker thinking, and technically savvy, we want you to work in our newsroom. This role reports to the Chief Photographer.

Responsibilities:

• Shooting and editing of VOs, VO-SOTs and packages for Broadcast Air and On-line postings 
• Working with the Assignment Desk and Reporters to cover daily stories. 
• Gathers and edit video and still pictures for digital platforms. 
• 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. 
• Communicating and coordinating incoming video elements from crews in the field. 
• Can work with catalog systems to record and locate necessary video. 
• Will produce and publish content to our online platforms.  

Requirements:    

• Must have computer and software experience. 
• Previous newsroom editing experience preferred. 
• Related military experience will be considered. 
• Can easily carry up to 50 pounds of equipment. 
• Efficient Operation on ENG trucks.
• 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. 
• Must be a self-starter - someone who doesn’t wait to be told what to do.
• Ability to work under pressure, making quick decisions.  
• Equivalent military training from Defense Information School (DINFOS) and associated experience will be considered. 
• In-person attendance is required.

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

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