Photographer / MMJ

Job Description

This is a hybrid position: some days you'll be expected to pitch and produce stories as an MSJ in a NAT PKG format or tracked by on-air reporters, some days you'll capture news as part of a team with a reporter in the field. This is not an on-air position.

RESPONSIBILITIES:
• Good opportunity for a current on-air MSJ who is interested in honing their photojournalism and storytelling skills
• Shoot assigned news and sports stories in a creative, clear, and accurate manner
• Set up lighting and audio as the situation dictates
• Edit daily content under deadline pressure using non-linear editing systems
• Build stories that are visually appealing and significant
• Operate ENG news vans, drive station vehicles to assignments, and report all maintenance problems to the supervisor
• Maintain assigned equipment in good working order and report equipment problems to supervisor
• Complete work within newscast deadlines
• Uphold journalistic, ethical and professional standards constant with company policies and values
• Perform other duties, which may be assigned by a newsroom manager

QUALIFICATIONS:
• Operating proficiency of Sony XDCAM, Panasonic P-2 or similar ENG Systems as well as non-linear editing on Edius, FCP X, Avid or a similar nonlinear editing system
• 1-2 years experience pitching, interviewing, shooting, writing, editing and delivering video content on deadline
• Must be able to acquire a valid MN driver's license
• Must be physically able to carry, shoulder and shoot with a broadcast ENG camera (25 lbs. or more), as well as carry support equipment (i.e., tripod, lights, etc.)

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
• Two to five years of experience as a photojournalist in a medium to major market
• Two to four year degree
• NPPA style shooting experience a plus
• FAA Part 107 license and drone flight experience a plus!

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:
• NABET-CWA Union membership required if not already a member
• Please include a link to a demo reel with your online application

Organizations that wish to receive job vacancy notices from this posting's television station should contact sf_recruitingsupport@paramount.com.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

Hiring Salary Range: $58,084.00 - 67,500.00.

The hiring salary range for this position applies to New York, California, Colorado, Washington state, and most other geographies. Starting pay for the successful applicant depends on a variety of job-related factors, including but not limited to geographic location, market demands, experience, training, and education. The benefits available for this position include medical, dental, vision, 401(k) plan, life insurance coverage, disability benefits, tuition assistance program and PTO or, if applicable, as otherwise dictated by the appropriate Collective Bargaining Agreement.

https://www.paramount.com/careers/benefits

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

Jobcode: Reference SBJ-rjkk8e-18-117-119-34-42 in your application.