KETV, Hearst Television’s ABC affiliate in Omaha, NE 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
Closing Date:
1/10/2016
Experience:
• At
least one year television news reporting, photography and editing
• Breaking
news coverage
• Live
news coverage
• Creative
writer and packager
Qualifications
:
• 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.
• Ability
to develop contacts and generate stories.
• Ability
to shoot and edit high quality video
• Ability
to carry camera gear and set up live shots
Education:
• Degree
in broadcasting, journalism or related field preferred. Experience considered in lieu of
education.
Contact:
If interested in this position, please make formal application by submission of an application at http://careers.hearsttelevision.com. Please include a link to recent work with your online application.