Photographer/Editor, KETV (Omaha)

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KETV Hearst Television’s ABC affiliate in Omaha has an opening for an experienced photojournalist. This position has a strong emphasis on photography and video editing with some reporting for the qualified applicant.

Job Responsibilities:
• Shoot high quality video and gather information for newscasts that could include mornings, nights and weekends. Variable shift possible.
• Put together high quality packages.
• Coverage of breaking news and sports
• Develop sources and generate story ideas
• Shoot live shots and live interviews
• Shoot and track news stories
• Shoot stories for reporters
• Work with reporters on packages, special reports and documentaries
• Edit video and packages for newscasts
• Ability to edit in the field
• Send back video and pictures from the field

Experience:
• At least one year television news reporting, photography and editing
• Breaking news coverage
• Live news coverage
• Creative writer and packager

Requirements:
• Works quickly and efficiently
• Excellent photography and editing skills
• Good personality. Must connect with viewers
• Must enjoy being part of a team
• Good writing and packaging skills
• Must be able to provide samples of reporting and photography

• Education:
Degree in broadcasting, journalism or related field preferred. Experience considered in lieu of education

To apply please make formal application by submission of an application at http://careers.hearsttelevision.com . Please include a link to recent work with your on-line application.

Applications due October 9.