Job Details
Overnight Photojournalist/Video Editor
Summary
ABC24, the TEGNA station in Memphis, TN, is looking for a highly-skilled overnight Photojournalist/Video Editor who can create exciting content for television.
Category
Photographers
Video Editor
Location
Greater Memphis Area
Time Period
Full Time
Posted Date
Jun 06, 2022
Start Date
N/A
End Date
N/A
Job Description
This position is a key member of our content team. You will work closely with our Morning Executive Producer and report to the Chief Photographer. We are searching for someone who can balance breaking news while upholding high journalistic standards to get our news on-air and to our digital platforms. This position will work in the field gathering news as well as at the station editing content for live broadcasts.
Responsibilities:
Responsibilities:
- Shoot and edit material for on-air and online productions such as newscasts, sports, special events, special programs and digital platforms, for example. Work closely with reporters, producers, assignment editors and other newsroom employees on producing content suitable for on air and online broadcasts.
- Monitor quality control while shooting video and editing to scripts and producer notes
- Considerable time each day is spent driving to various story locations. Once at a location, photojournalists are responsible for setting up any technical equipment associated with capturing the story, editing the story, and performing a live shot.
- Troubleshoot technical problems with equipment (both in the field and at the station). The photojournalist must have the technical aptitude to solve or find workaround solutions to potential problems to ensure content deadlines are met. Difficult situations that arise in the field do not necessarily always involve equipment problems or failures though they do happen. Whether it is due to equipment problems or other unforeseen complications, the photojournalist will need to find other ways to accomplish the task at hand by relying on their technical skills and experience.
Job Requirements:
- Must have a Valid Drivers’ License
- Experience as photographer and editor, preferable in a news environment.
- Knowledge of journalism and production standards and techniques. Experience with the operation of digital cameras and non-linear editing equipment.
- Proven production techniques as it relates to shooting and editing together.
- Ability to contribute ideas and be an active morning show team member.
- Ability to adapt to a fast paced quickly changing technical environment. Ability to function in stressful situations and meet deadlines.
- Travel: Rarely: less than 10%
- Work Environment Set: Outdoors: performed in various outdoor environmental conditions
- Physical Demands Set: Medium work: Involves standing prolong hours, stooping, bending, lifting/pushing up to 25 lbs.
Job Type
Full Time
Weekly Limit
N/A
Shift
Evening
Attached Files
N/A