Photographer/MMJ Job at Paramount Pictures in Minneapolis

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:

• Good opportunity for a current on-air MSJ who is interested in honing their photojournalism and storytelling skills
• 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

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:

• Hiring Salary Range: $58,084.00 - 67,500.00.
• The hiring salary range for this position applies to New York, California, Colorado, Washington state, and most other geographies. Starting pay for the successful applicant depends on a variety of job-related factors, including but not limited to geographic location, market demands, experience, training, and education. The benefits available for this position include medical, dental, vision, 401(k) plan, life insurance coverage, disability benefits, tuition assistance program and PTO or, if applicable, as otherwise dictated by the appropriate Collective Bargaining Agreement.

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. We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ethnicity, ancestry, religion, creed, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship status, marital status, disability, gender identity, gender expression, and Veteran status.

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