Local News Photographer / Video Editor

Overview

KSBW-TV / ccABC / Estrella , part of Hearst Television, has an opening for a self-motivated individual who wants to win each day. We are seeking a videographer with the ability to capture the essence of what’s happening in the field, and then bring it vividly into the homes of our viewers. We are also seeking an editor who can simultaneously coordinate feeds, edit with both the eye and ear in mind, and coordinate content elements for multiple shows. This member of our team will spend several hours each day editing for newscasts and several hours each day out in the field shooting video, editing, and executing live shots for stories. The winning candidate is also tech savvy and up-to-date on the most modern aspects of our medium. You must be able to shoot on Sony XD Cam, GoPro, on laptop computer and iPhone, and edit in Adobe Premiere and utilize the ENG, SNG, and wireless data to feed completed work to the station. Excellent editing skills, exceptional time-management abilities, effective communication style, organization, and knowledge of Adobe Premiere, Precis, ABC and CNN platforms are critical. An excellent eye for video and the highest journalistic standards are a must. If you are quick acting, quicker thinking, and technically savvy, we want you working in our newsroom. You will report to the News Director.

Responsibilities

Shooting video and editing of VOs, VO-SOTs and packages for Broadcast Air and On-line postings

Working with the Assignment Desk and Reporters to cover daily stories

Gathers video and still pictures for digital platforms

Working with reporters and producers to ensure the best content and facts are gathered

Working with producers to ensure their creative vision is executed with vivid video and natural sound

Communicating and coordinating incoming video elements from crews in the field

Can work with catalog systems to record and locate necessary video

Will produce and publish content to our online platforms

Must be flexible with hours and shifts including working nights, weekends, and holidays

Requirements

Must possess knowledge of Non Linear Editing software such as Adobe Premiere

Previous newsroom experience preferred

Related military experience will be considered

Can easily carry up to 50 pounds of equipment

Efficient Operation on ENG trucks

Can work in all weather conditions

Can operate large vehicles, must have a valid driver’s license and a near-perfect driving record

Exceptional ability to operate digital editing tools

Can organize and prioritize

Must be a self-starter - someone who doesn’t wait to be told what to do

Ability to work under pressure, making quick decisions

Bilingual a Plus

In-person attendance is required

Related experience and / or training considered as well as a combination of education and experience

Equivalent military training from Defense Information School (DINFOS) and associated experience will be considered

Please include a demo reel or link to demo. Applicants without a demo will not be considered.

No Calls Please

Diversity Statement

At Hearst Television we tell stories every day. Stories about people of all cultures, backgrounds, perspectives, and identities. That\'s why, behind the scenes, we believe in being an organization as diverse and varied as the audience we reach, ensuring that the content we create is more compassionate, and more representative of the communities we serve.

Benefits

Hearst\'s benefit programs are modern, flexible and designed to focus on you. As a Hearst employee, you and your spouse or partner or dependents would have access to the following benefits.

Medical | Dental | Vision

401(k) matching

Emotional Wellness Support

Paid Time Off

Paid Parental Leave

LGBTQ+ Health Services

Additional benefits to meet you and your family\'s needs

The estimated base salary range for this role is between $45,000 and $50,000. The actual base pay offered is dependent upon many factors, such as transferable skills, work experience, business needs, market demands and conditions, including geographic location where the work will be performed, and other factors permitted by law. The base pay range is subject to change and may be modified in the future.

About Us

Hearst Television (HTV) owns and / or operates 35 television and two radio stations serving 27 media markets across 39 states reaching over 22 million U.S. television households. HTV is recognized as one of the industry\'s premier broadcasting companies and has been honored with numerous awards for distinguished journalism, industry innovation, and community service.

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