KETV Hearst Television’s ABC affiliate in Omaha, NE has an
opening for a part-time photojournalist at its state-of-the-art television
facility in Omaha’s historic Burlington Station. This position has a strong emphasis on
photography and video editing with opportunity for advancement.
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
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
preferred. Beginners who can demonstrate
necessary skills will be considered.
• Breaking
news coverage
• Live
news coverage
• Creative
writer and packager
Requirements:
• Works
quickly and efficiently
• Excellent
photography and editing skills
• Must
enjoy being part of a team
• Good writing
and packaging skills a plus
• Must
be able to provide samples of video
shot and edited by the applicant
• 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 on-line application.
Applications due February 8.