Job Details
Photographer
Photographer
Summary
WTSP-TV in Tampa/ St. Petersburg is looking for a highly skilled photojournalist to join our news team here in Tampa Bay, Florida!. We are seeking candidates who can create sharable and exciting content for television, social media and mobile.
Category
Camera Operators
Digital Media
Live Event / On Location Services
Photographers
Social Media
Video Editor
Location
Tampa/St. Petersburg, Florida Area
Time Period
Full Time
Posted Date
Oct 20, 2022
Start Date
N/A
End Date
N/A
Job Description
We want journalists who can tell great stories on their own or with a team. Our ideal candidates are familiar with the latest editing software, tools and techniques as well as the latest photography tools and standards. They quickly create unique and exciting content on all 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:
Responsibilities:
- Gather news content for general assignment or breaking news or sports stories, using a broadcast field camera as well as other cameras and devices
- If you do not already have one, you will be required to pass the FAA Part 107 drone exam to become a TEGNA Pilot in Command to be part of our industry- leading drone program
- Operate non-linear edit systems, experience with Edius and Adobe Creative Cloud (Premiere & After Effects) is a plus.
- 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.
- Cover breaking news, general assignment, sports, feature, investigative, and political news stories. Produce news stories that are unique and captivating.
- Develop news sources for general assignment and special areas of interest.
Job Requirements:
- BA/BS in journalism, communications or related field
- 2-5 years of experience preferred
- Experience in photojournalism, editing, and content management systems - preferably in a local TV news department environment.
- Proven ability to generate creative, engaging, content-driven live shots
- Demonstrated social media proficiency, especially in the field, including an active news hound presence on Twitter and Facebook
- SNG experience a plus
- Demonstrated news judgment, writing skills, photography experience, and non-linear editing skills
- Must be flexible with schedule, reliable and dependable
- Understanding of the tenets of professional journalism
- Knowledge in non-linear editing systems
- Organizational skills and the ability to work under constant time pressure 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.
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
Day
Attached Files
N/A