Job Title
PT Newsgatherer/Photographer
Company
Nexstar
Job Description
WPHL-TV is looking for its next PT Newsgatherer/Photographer!
The PT Newsgatherer/Photographer will do the following:
- Tracks stories from all sources including government agencies, wire services, community groups, and social media
- Dispatches photographers, reporters and other personnel to cover stories
- Dispatches themselves to cover news stories
- Coordinates logistics for themselves and others in the news department
- Participates in daily story meetings and supplies a comprehensive list of content and coverage ideas
- Assists in development, planning and follow-up of news stories
- Set up shoots
- Edit video
- Write stories for digital and for newscasts
- Post to social media
- Operates live microwave and satellite trucks in remote situations
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Journalism, or a related field, or an equivalent combination of education and work-related experience
- Fluency in English
- Excellent communication skills, both oral and written
- Minimum two years of experience operating video recording equipment
- Proficiency with computers, cell phones, and social media
- Proficiency with video recording equipment
- Ability to meet deadlines, prioritize assignments, and handle multiple tasks simultaneously
Responsibilities
- Set up, compose, and execute video shots
- Shoot videos for news reports
- Confers with other personnel to discuss assignments, logistics, and shot requirements
- Edit video clips for television broadcasts and social media
- Operate live microwave and satellite trucks in remote situations
- Maintains video equipment
- Performs other duties as assigned
- Flexibility to work both afternoon and early morning shifts
- Experience editing with Adobe Premiere preferred but not required
Notes
- This is not an on-air position; those seeking to be on-air should not apply
- Role will work either early morning or afternoon shift depending on station needs
Expected Salary
Location
Philadelphia, PA
Job Posting Date
Sat, 14 Oct 2023 05:01:36 GMT