News Photographer

Job Description

CBS News and Stations, brings together the power of CBS News, 28 owned television stations in 17 major US markets, the CBS News Streaming Network, CBS News Streaming local platforms, local websites and cbsnews.com, under one umbrella. CBS News and Stations is home to the nation's #1 news program 60 MINUTES, the CBS News Streaming Network, the first 24/7 digital streaming news network, the award-winning broadcasts CBS MORNINGS, CBS SATURDAY MORNING, the CBS EVENING NEWS WITH NORAH O'DONNELL, CBS SUNDAY MORNING, CBS WEEKEND EVENING NEWS, 48 HOURS and FACE THE NATION WITH MARGARET BRENNAN. CBS News and Stations provides news and information for the CBS Television Network, CBSNews.com, CBS News Radio and podcasts, Paramount +, all digital platforms, and the CBS News Streaming Network, the premier 24/7 anchored streaming news service that is available free to everyone with access to the internet. The CBS News Streaming Network is the destination for breaking news, live events, original reporting and storytelling, and programs from CBS News and Stations' top anchors and correspondents working locally, nationally and around the globe. CBS News' streaming services, across national and local, amassed more than 1.01 billion streams in 2021. Launched in November 2014 as CBSN, the CBS News Streaming Network is available on 30 digital platforms and apps, as well as CBSNews.com and Paramount+. The service is available live in 91 countries. CBS News and Stations is dedicated to providing the highest quality journalism under standards it pioneered and continues to set in today's digital age. CBS News earns more prestigious journalism awards than any other broadcast news division.

CBS 62 (WWJ-TV) and CW50 (WKBD-TV), the CBS News and Stations owned & operated in the #15 television market in Detroit, is seeking a creative and dedicated Multi-Skilled Photojournalist/Editor to join our growing CBS Detroit News Team. Candidates should have a strong commitment to visual storytelling with excellent photography and editing skills, the ability to produce daily content from the field, and assist our Multi-Skilled Journalists during live shots and on assignments as needed.

Qualifications:
• Photojournalists applying for this position must have non-linear editing experience, knowledge of file-based video transfer, and experience as a News Photographer and Editor
• Must have the ability to operate live bonded cellular transmit units, communicate effectively, work well under pressure, have a keen knowledge of situational safety, and meet deadlines.
• Must have at least 5+ years of experience in a medium to large television market.

Requirements:
• Candidates will be accountable for maintaining assigned equipment, including news vehicles, cameras, lights, laptop editors, and peripheral gear, initiating repairs when necessary.
• Must be physically able to carry, shoulder, and shoot with a broadcast ENG camera (25 lbs. or more), as well as carry support equipment (tripod, lights, microphones, etc.)
• Must possess a valid driver's license and a good driving record.

Preferred Education, Experience, and Certification Requirements:
• Excellent organizational and communication skills
• Exceptional news judgement and writing skills
• Knowledge of current events
• Must be results-oriented, innovative and demonstrate leadership and collaboration.
• Strong breaking news skills
• Ability to incorporate social media and new technology into all the newscasts
• Proven experience as a news manager and on-air talent preferred, with at least three of those years in a medium or large market.
• Bachelor's or technical degree in Broadcast Journalism, Communications, or allied filed preferred.

Paramount is an equal opportunity employer (EOE) including disability/vet.

Jobcode: Reference SBJ-r1bn0e-18-219-236-199-42 in your application.