Weigel Broadcasting Co.

Part-Time Photojournalist/Editor Job at Weigel Broadcasting Co. in South Bend

Weigel Broadcasting Co., South Bend, IN, US

Job Description

Weigel Broadcasting Co. is a family-owned media company based in Chicago, Illinois. The company owns and operates national television networks, as well as local broadcast stations throughout the country. Weigel is the leader in the multicast television network space with MeTV, Memorable Entertainment Television, the number-one rated multicast network, as well as the Movies! Network in cooperation with the Fox Television Stations, the Catchy Comedy Network, the H&I - Heroes & Icons Network, the Start TV Network and the Dabl Network in association with the CBS Television Stations, the Story Television Network, and the MeTV Toons Network. Weigel produces the original network TV programs Toon In With Me, Svengoolie and Collector’s Call. Weigel's local stations include CBS, ABC, The CW, MyNet, Telemundo and Univision network affiliates, offering a mix of entertainment programing, local news and professional and college sports broadcasts. Weigel and its affiliate companies broadcast network and independent television stations serving New York, Los Angeles, Chicago, Dallas, San Francisco, Houston, Washington, D.C., Phoenix, Seattle, Denver, Orlando, Cleveland, Portland, St. Louis, Nashville, Salt Lake City, Hartford, Milwaukee, Albuquerque, Des Moines, Green Bay, South Bend, Evansville and Rockford. Weigel is the creator of the nationally syndicated music format MeTV FM. For more information on Weigel, visit: https://www.weigelbroadcasting.com/.

Photojournalist/Editor

General Job Description:

ABC57 News located in South Bend, IN seeks an experienced and creative Part-Time Photojournalist/Editor for high-quality storytelling. We want someone who can bring out the emotion of stories through video, editing, and dramatic lighting while handling an early morning schedule.

Duties/Responsibilities:

Shooting and editing of VOs, VO-SOTs and packages

Working with the Assignment Desk to cover daily stories.

Gathers and edits 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.

Can work with catalog systems to record and locate necessary video.

Will produce content for our online platforms

Other duties as assigned

Requirements:

On-site work required. Remote work is not available.

High School diploma and/or GED

Flexible with scheduling. May be required to work early mornings, holidays, weekends, as needed.

Experience with camera operation and non-linear editing.

Must be able to respond quickly to breaking news, ability to operate ENG and cellular bonded technology.

Previous experience with broadcast technology a plus.

Requires a valid driver’s license, insurability, and schedule flexibility.

Our Perks & Benefits:

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance Package

Long Term Disability Insurance

HSA Plan

401k with Company Match

Vacation/PTO/Sick/Paid Holidays

Paid Qualified-FMLA Leave

Weigel Broadcasting Co. maintains an Equal Employment Opportunity Policy for all applicants and employees. We give fair consideration to all qualified persons and afford all our employees opportunities for advancement according to their individual abilities, regardless of race, color, religion, national origin, age or sex, or other protected categories. No opportunities for promotion, transfer or any other benefit of employment will be diminished through discriminatory practices. Employees or prospective employees have the right to notify an appropriate local, state or Federal agency if they believe they have been discriminated against.