VISUAL STORYTELLER

13WMAZ News is looking for an artistic photographer and editor who can create sharable and exciting content for both television and digital assets. We want journalists who can tell great stories on their own or with a team – doing much more than just shooting a package with a reporter – someone who can create engaging video content and pictures for the web and television. Our ideal candidates are familiar with the latest photography, editing tools and techniques as well as social media platforms. They are proficient with live news gathering tools and are able to participate in live performance on air and on live streaming when necessary.

Responsibilities:

• Use the latest editing and photography tools to tell great stories.

• Produce original content on-air and on all digital platforms that evoke emotion and tell compelling stories.

• Use creative production techniques such as graphics and new forms of media (viewer pictures, webcam interviews, etc.) to enhance stories.

• Contact sources and develop news stories. Cover breaking, general, sports, feature, investigative, and political news stories. Produce news stories that are unique and captivating.

• Attend editorial meetings, participate in discussions, and suggest story ideas.

• Develop news sources for general assignment and special areas of interest.

• Operate news gathering vehicle to and from various locations.

• Perform other tasks as required by supervisors

Job Requirements:

• Demonstrated photography experience and non-linear editing skills

• Must be flexible with schedule, reliable and dependable with a good driving history

• Understanding of the tenets of professional journalism

• Knowledge of ENPS, Edius and Axis graphics are a plus

• Organizational skills and the ability to work under constant time pressure deadlines

• Ability to calmly handle live, breaking news situations and changing events

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.