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PER DIEM NEWS PHOTOGRAPHER/EDITOR

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PER DIEM NEWS PHOTOGRAPHER/EDITOR

• Intermediate Level
Skills: Editor Live Event / On Location Services Camera Operators Photographers Video Editor

Summary

A Photographer/Editor operates camera and editing equipment for the purpose of gathering the news and documenting society.

Category Camera Operators  Editor  Live Event / On Location Services  Photographers  Video Editor 
Location Greater Detroit Area
Time Period Unknown
Posted Date Aug 14, 2023
Start Date N/A
End Date N/A

Job Description

  • A Photographer/Editor operates camera and editing equipment for the purpose of gathering the news and documenting society. 
  • The primary role of the photographer/editor is the comprehensive depiction of the subject at hand. 
  • This individual will both shoot and edit material for station broadcasts and operate the equipment responsible for transmitting gathered material back to the station. 
  • Candidate will shoot and edit news stories and special events. 
  • They must operate live truck and other ENG equipment, as well as establish live shots, as required by the news department. 
  • The individual must operate communications equipment in live trucks. 
  • They must operate equipment in ENG receive including tuning in microwave and live shots; utilizing machines for record/dub/edit purposes; downlinking satellite transmissions. 
  • This person must utilize various communications equipment for both in-house and field communications. 
  • This person must also understand the use of good lighting, photographic, audio and editing techniques as required in the production of quality news. 
  • Must have ability to help plan major event coverage including site checks, troubleshooting and follow-up. 
  • Perform other duties as deemed appropriate and as assigned.

  • Bachelor's degree or equivalent in communications, journalism or broadcasting required. 
  • Minimum of five years' experience as a news photographer/editor. 
  • Knowledge of basic journalism and digital production techniques. 
  • Experience with the operation of a P2 camera, P2 editing equipment, and non-linear experience. Demonstrated ability to work as a team with other journalists. 
  • Must have an understanding of how to utilize social media to gain more newscast viewers and draw more consumers to fox2detroit.com and the Fox 2 Facebook page. 
  • A geographical and/or historical knowledge of Metro Detroit is a plus. 
  • Must have a valid driver's license.

Job Type Contract 
Weekly Limit N/A
Shift Day
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