Photographer

WTAE, a local news affiliate in Pittsburgh, PA, is seeking a Local News Photographer. The role involves capturing footage on location, editing it, and executing live shots. The photographer will work with reporters and producers, ensuring high journalistic standards and professionalism. The position reports to the Managing Editor and requires strong video editing skills.

Requirements

• Shooting and editing of VOs, VO-SOTs and packages for broadcast air and online postings
• Work with Assignment Desk and Reporters to cover daily stories
• Shoot on assigned professional camera equipment
• Edit in Adobe Premiere and use ENG, SNG, and wireless data to feed completed work to the station
• Gather video and still pictures for digital platforms
• Work with reporters and producers to ensure the best content and facts are gathered
• Work with producers to ensure their creative vision is accomplished with vivid video and natural sound
• Coordinate incoming video elements from crews in the field
• Work with catalog systems to save/store, record and locate necessary video
• Produce and publish content to our online platforms
• Organization and attention to gear/equipment maintenance
• Valid driver's license and a clean driving record
• Operate digital editing tools
• Have computer and software experience, knowledge of Adobe Premiere, Precis, and CNN platforms
• Can organize and prioritize
• Must have unwavering journalistic integrity and ethical standards
• Can deal with the stresses and pressures of time-sensitive newscast production

Benefits

• Medical | Dental | Vision
• 401(k) matching
• Emotional Wellness Support
• Paid Time Off
• Paid Parental Leave
• LGBTQ+ Health Services