News Photojournalist

This is a Full Time Job

This is a hybrid position: some days you’ll be expected to pitch and produce stories as an MSJ in a NAT PKG format or tracked by on-air reporters, some days you’ll capture news as part of a team with a reporter in the field. This is not an on-air position.

RESPONSIBILITIES:
• Good opportunity for a current on-air MSJ who is interested in honing their photojournalism and storytelling skills
• Shoot assigned news and sports stories in a creative, clear, and accurate manner
• Set up lighting and audio as the situation dictates
• Edit daily content under deadline pressure using non-linear editing systems
• Build stories that are visually appealing and significant
• Operate ENG news vans, drive station vehicles to assignments, and report all maintenance problems to the supervisor
• Maintain assigned equipment in good working order and report equipment problems to supervisor
• Complete work within newscast deadlines
• Uphold journalistic, ethical and professional standards constant with company policies and values
• Perform other duties, which may be assigned by a newsroom manager

QUALIFICATIONS:
• Operating proficiency of Sony XDCAM, Panasonic P-2 or similar ENG Systems as well as non-linear editing on Edius, FCP X, Avid or a similar nonlinear editing system
• 1-2 years experience pitching, interviewing, shooting, writing, editing and delivering video content on deadline
• Must be able to acquire a valid MN driver’s license
• Must be physically able to carry, shoulder and shoot with a broadcast ENG camera (25 lbs. or more), as well as carry support equipment (i.e., tripod, lights, etc.)

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
• Two to five years of experience as a photojournalist in a medium to major market
• Two to four year degree
• NPPA style shooting experience a plus
• FAA Part 107 license and drone flight experience a plus!

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:
• NABET-CWA Union membership required if not already a member
• Please include a link to a demo reel with your online application

Organizations that wish to receive job vacancy notices from this posting’s television station should contact sf_recruitingsupport@paramount.com.