Photographer Job at Minnesotabroadcasters in Minneapolis

WCCO-TV in Minneapolis/St. Paul is seeking a Photographer.

41619

Minneapolis, MN, US, 55403

Production

Minneapolis

Full-Time

Hybrid

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:

• Shoot assigned news and sports stories in a creative, clear, and accurate manner
• Set up lighting and audio as the situation dictates
• 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
• 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

Paramount is an equal opportunity employer (EOE) including disability/vet.

At Paramount, the spirit of inclusion feeds into everything that we do, on-screen and off. From the programming and movies we create to employee benefits/programs and social impact outreach initiatives, we believe that opportunity, access, resources and rewards should be available to and for the benefit of all. Paramount is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and is an affirmative action employer.