Photographer/Editor Job at Paramount Unified School District in Allston

WBZ-TV and WSBK-TV, the CBS News and Stations owned and operated television station in Boston, seek an expert and dedicated Photojournalist/Editor to join our outstanding team! Candidates should strongly commit to creative and visual storytelling with excellent videography and editing skills.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Photojournalists applying for this position must have non-linear editing experience (AVID preferred), knowledge of file-based video transfer, and experience as a News Photographer/Editor.
• Must have the knowledge and ability to operate live bonded cellular technology (Dejero and LiveU) ENG and SNG live truck experience is a plus.
• Need to communicate optimally and work well under the pressure of multiple daily deadlines.
• Minimum of 5 years experience in a medium to large television market.

REQUIREMENTS:

• Candidates will be responsible for maintaining assigned equipment, including news vehicles, cameras, lights, laptop editors, and associated gear, and initiating repairs when necessary.
• Must physically be able to carry, shoulder, and shoot with a broadcast ENG camera (25-35lbs), as well as carry support equipment (tripod, lights, microphones, etc.)
• Must be able to work assigned schedules, including early mornings, nights, weekends, and holidays.
• Must have a valid Massachusetts driver's license and a clean driving record.

PREFERRED QUALITIES:

• Strong judgment and writing skills.
• In-house technical experience is a big plus (i.e., ENG Receive, Floor Directing)
• Strong breaking news skills
• Excellent organizational, collaborative, and communication skills
• FAA Part 107 Commercial Drone certification is a plus!

CBS News and Stations, brings together the power of CBS News, 28 owned television stations in 17 major U.S. markets, the CBS News Streaming Network, CBS News Streaming local platforms, local websites and cbsnews.com, under one umbrella. 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. CBS News and Stations provides news and information for the CBS Television Network, CBSNews.com, CBS News Radio and podcasts, Paramount +, all digital platforms, and the CBS News Streaming Network, the premier 24/7 anchored streaming news service that is available free to everyone with access to the internet. 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. Launched in November 2014 as CBSN, the CBS News Streaming Network is available on 30 digital platforms and apps, as well as CBSNews.com and Paramount+. The service is available live in 91 countries. 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. CBS News earns more prestigious journalism awards than any other broadcast news division.

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