Photojournalist

This is a Full Time Job

CBS Detroit (WWJ-TV) and Detroit50 (WKBD-TV), the CBS News and Stations owned & operated in the #15 television market in Detroit, are seeking a creative and dedicated Multi-Skilled Photojournalist to join our growing CBS Detroit News Team! Candidates should have a strong dedication to visual storytelling with excellent photography and editing skills, produce daily content from the field and assist our Multi-Skilled Journalists during live shots and on assignments as needed.

QUALIFICATIONS:
• Photojournalists applying for this position must have non-linear editing experience, knowledge of file-based video transfer, and experience as a News Photographer and Editor.
• Must have the ability to operate live bonded cellular transmit units, communicate optimally, work well under pressure, have a keen knowledge of situational safety, and meet deadlines.
• Must have at least 5 years of experience in a medium to large television market.

REQUIREMENTS:
• Candidates will be accountable for maintaining assigned equipment, including news vehicles, cameras, lights, laptop editors, and peripheral gear, initiating repairs when necessary.
• Must be physically able to carry, shoulder, and shoot with a broadcast ENG camera (25 lbs. or more), as well as carry support equipment (tripod, lights, microphones, etc.)
• Must possess a valid driver's license and a good driving record.

PREFERRED EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE, AND CERTIFICATION REQUIREMENTS:
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
• Extraordinary news judgment and writing skills
• Knowledge of current events
• Must be committed, innovative, and demonstrate leadership and partnership.
• Strong breaking news skills
• Ability to incorporate social media and new technology into all the newscasts
• Bachelor's or technical degree in Broadcast Journalism, Communications, or allied field preferred!

CBS News and Stations is home to the nation's #1 news program 60 MINUTES, the CBS News Streaming Network, the first 24/7 digital streaming news network, the award-winning broadcasts CBS MORNINGS, CBS SATURDAY MORNING, the CBS EVENING NEWS WITH NORAH O'DONNELL, CBS SUNDAY MORNING, CBS WEEKEND EVENING NEWS, 48 HOURS and FACE THE NATION WITH MARGARET BRENNAN. The CBS News Streaming Network is the destination for breaking news, live events, original reporting and storytelling, and programs from CBS News and Stations' top anchors and correspondents working locally, nationally and around the globe. CBS News' streaming services, across national and local, amassed more than 1.01 billion streams in 2021. CBS News and Stations is dedicated to providing the highest quality journalism under standards it pioneered and continues to set in today's digital age.


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