Job Details
Specialty Photographer, WTVR
Specialty Photographer, WTVR
Summary
WTVR, The E.W. Scripps CBS affiliate in Richmond, VA is seeking a Special Projects Photojournalist to join its award-winning team of photographers and editors. In this role you will primarily focus on the production of long-form storytelling and investigations.
Category
Camera Operators
Editor
Photographers
Video Editor
Video Producer
Location
Richmond, Virginia Area
Time Period
Full Time
Posted Date
Jan 18, 2024
Start Date
N/A
End Date
N/A
Job Description
WTVR, The E.W. Scripps CBS affiliate in Richmond, VA is seeking a Special Projects Photojournalist to join its award-winning team of photographers and editors. In this role you will primarily focus on the production of long-form storytelling and investigations. In addition, same-day general assignment news coverage will be assigned when warranted. This person will be a newsroom leader who is instrumental in assisting the Chief Photographer in the mentoring of photojournalists.
WTVR has been a finalist for NPPA Medium Market Station of the Year for nine consecutive years, while winning first overall five of the those years (2015, 2019, 2020, 2022, 2023).
WHAT YOU'LL DO:
WTVR has been a finalist for NPPA Medium Market Station of the Year for nine consecutive years, while winning first overall five of the those years (2015, 2019, 2020, 2022, 2023).
WHAT YOU'LL DO:
- Capture and edit visual content with a focus on special projects for multiple platforms.
- Work with reporters on various franchise packages
- Participate in planning meetings alongside the Investigative team, and shoot and edit these stories
- Work with anchors to produce stories that include visual elements of them interacting with members of the community
- Produce stories with seamless audio, crisp natural sound, and moments that add meaning to them
- Operate and maintain live equipment related to news gathering. This will mostly be related to special field anchoring projects
- Assist the Chief Photographer with face-to-face critiques with individual photographers
- Utilize a variety of cameras, technologies and advanced lighting techniques to create visually compelling stories.
- Be a newsroom leader, alongside the Chief Photographer, by inspiring, motivating and coaching the team daily
WHAT YOU'LL NEED:
- Associates Degree in related discipline preferred
- Generally 5+ years of experience in related field preferred
WHAT YOU'LL BRING:
- Proficiency with lighting and computer based editing.
- Proficiency with live microwave truck operation.
- Knowledge and demonstration of creativity, editorial judgment, journalistic ethics and libel laws.
- Knowledge of and proficiency in posting content to station's web sites.
- Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds.
- Valid driver's license, good driving record, and ability to provide proof of insurance with the company required insurance limits.
Job Type
Full Time
Weekly Limit
N/A
Shift
Day
Attached Files
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