DE Jobs

Search from over 2 Million Available Jobs, No Extra Steps, No Extra Forms, Just DirectEmployers

Job Information

WDIO-TV Photojournalist in DULUTH, Minnesota

-Shoot steady, sequenced video with good, clean audio for news, weather and sports for daily newscasts, specials and station websites as well as social media under tight deadlines. Edit in camera for sequences. Uses movement off the shoulder to show viewers what is seen in the field and a tripod or steady bag for steady shots. Shoots wide, medium and tight shots with a variety of subjects for the purpose of telling the story through pictures. -While shooting, get clean audio and sound. Gather great natural sound while in the field. Ensure good lighting, making sure the shot is bright and not dark. -Edit video and audio satisfactorily for news stories such as vos, vo/sots, setups and reporter PKGs using difference techniques and different editing machines (including non-linear editing) under tight deadlines and in stressful situations while completing on time. Editing is done in house. Learn and perform competently multi-layering and special effects such as witness protection, highlighting video clips, color correction, and picture in picture effects. Aspire to editing excellence to raise the level of storytelling. -Learn and operate effectively and satisfactorily new technology and equipment including but not limited to FCP, Panasonic P2 300 camera, servers, editing equipment. -Present live on television scripted and unscripted news reports; may present live stories from the scene of the news, the newsroom and/or studio or may tape stories for later broadcast. -Enterprise and develop stories for broadcast daily. Research and gather content for story. Write clear, accurate and interesting stories. -Break down complicated and involved stories so that they are easy to understand. Ensure that any visuals shown are relevant, appropriate and impactful. Maintain standards of accuracy and fairness in news coverage. -Travel to the scene of a news story to gather and compile the information into the proper form for broadcast. -Complete assignments according to established deadlines. -Maintain extensive community contacts and awareness of local and national current events. -Make promotional and community appearances as required. -Maintain appropriate and strict standards with regard to wardrobe, hair, cosmetics, and other areas of grooming. -Write and post stories to website and other digital media platforms. Frequently update online stories. -Communicate frequently throughout the day and works collaboratively with others in the newsroom. Respond and work well in a crisis and during breaking news. Handle last minute and unexpected changes. Communicate quickly and clearly to necessary staff and talent. -Contribute to the overall team effort to provide the market with the best possible local television journalism. Work in a team environment cooperatively and collaboratively with a variety of people. Build working relationships with co-workers, community members, and the general public. -Attend editorial and other meetings. Contribute story ideas on a daily basis. -Report to work on time and work established schedule/hours. Ability to work other hours or alternate schedules as needed, as assigned by the News Director. -Drive company vehicle to and from stories under various driving conditions. Obey all traffic laws and safety rules of the road while in a company vehicle. Report any problems or concerns with the vehicle and traffic incidents promptly to appropriate company representative. If assigned to take a news vehicle home, must follow take home car guidelines which included securing equipment and vehicle. Keep car clean and in good condition. Ensure equipment is in good working condition. -Build working relationships with co-workers, customers, vendors and the general public. -Act in a professional manner when representing the station.

DirectEmployers