Photographer/Video Editor
About The Position
NewsChannel 9 (WSYR-TV) in East Syracuse, New York, is looking for a Photographer/Video Editor to join our News team. The Photographer/Video Editor operates video and editing equipment to produce images or scenes for newscasts and other programming. Organizes and edits together raw video matching scripts or instructions for newscasts and other programming Selects and combines the most effective shots of each scene to form a logical and smoothly running story Shoots video for news reports Partners with reporters to develop creative, visually appealing & impactful stories Maintains video equipment Edits video clips for television broadcasts, streaming and Digital content Operates live Backpack TVU equipment Works efficiently and effectively under extremely tight deadlines on a daily basis Good judgment skills are a must. Comprehensive understanding of ethical and legal issues concerning daily newsgathering. Routine use of appropriate journalistic standards and guidelines is a must. Performs other duties as assigned
Requirements
- College degree or equivalent related experience is required
- Fluency in English
- Excellent communication skills, both oral and written
- Minimum two years’ experience operating video editing equipment
- Proficiency with computers, telephones, copiers, scanners, fax machines and other office equipment
- Proficiency with video editing equipment
- Ability to meet deadlines, prioritize assignments and handle multiple tasks simultaneously
- Flexibility to work any shift, including overnights and weekends
- Good judgment skills are a must.
- Comprehensive understanding of ethical and legal issues concerning daily newsgathering.
- Routine use of appropriate journalistic standards and guidelines is a must.
- Must be able to sit, conduct telephone conversations, use electronic mail, write letters and memos, conduct face-to-face discussions with individuals or groups, make decisions without supervision, make decisions that impact the results of co-workers, work near others, work outdoors occasionally in all weather conditions, and work indoors in environmentally controlled conditions.
- In addition, must be able to lift, set up and operate equipment weighing up to 25 pounds, and be able to handle, control or feel objects, tools or controls.
- Repetitive movements are required.
- Work may be conducted in extremely bright or inadequate lighting conditions.
Nice To Haves
- Working knowledge of Adobe Premier helpful
Responsibilities
- Operates video and editing equipment to produce images or scenes for newscasts and other programming
- Organizes and edits together raw video matching scripts or instructions for newscasts and other programming
- Selects and combines the most effective shots of each scene to form a logical and smoothly running story
- Shoots video for news reports
- Partners with reporters to develop creative, visually appealing & impactful stories
- Maintains video equipment
- Edits video clips for television broadcasts, streaming and Digital content
- Operates live Backpack TVU equipment
- Works efficiently and effectively under extremely tight deadlines on a daily basis
- Performs other duties as assigned
Benefits
- Competitive compensation package with medical, dental, vision, life insurance, 401(K), and more
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Number of Employees
5,001-10,000 employees
