News Photographer (Experienced)

  • abc27
  • Harrisburg, PA
  • May 22, 2023
Full time Media

Job Description

abc27 is looking for our next News Photographer. We are a dominant ABC affiliate serving the Midstate of Pennsylvania located in central proximity to major metropolitan areas, including Baltimore, Pittsburgh, Washington D.C., New York, Philadelphia, and more. Our fantastic work and play community is rich in history, including Gettysburg, Lancaster, and Harrisburg, and serves as the Capital Region for the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania.

Join our family and commit to being part of the fabric of our communities and a leader in bringing local news coverage to our viewers. 

Essential Duties:

  • Set up, compose, and execute video shots

  • Shoot videos for news reports

  • Confers with other personnel to discuss assignments, logistics, and shot requirements

  • Edit video clips for television broadcasts and eMedia content

  • Operate live microwave and satellite trucks in remote situations

  • Maintains video equipment

  • Performs other duties as assigned

Education Requirements:

  • High school diploma

Requirements:

  • Fluency in English, bilingual a plus

  • Excellent communication skills, both oral and written

  • Minimum two years of experience operating video recording equipment (More for larger markets and less for smaller markets)

  • Proficiency with computers, telephones, copiers, scanners, fax machines, and other office equipment

  • Proficiency with video recording equipment

  • Ability to meet deadlines, prioritize assignments, and handle multiple tasks simultaneously

  • Flexibility to work any shift

  • Experience editing with Adobe Premiere preferred but not required

Occupations

Photography and Videography, Journalism

Salary

$18-$22 per hour