Local News Photographer

WCVB, Boston’s market-leading ABC affiliate, has an opening for a photojournalist. We are looking for a photographer/editor/truck operator with the ability to capture the essence of what is happening in the field and deliver it to our digital and linear audiences. You will spend several hours each day out in the field shooting, editing, and executing creative live shots. You must be up to date on the modern aspects of our medium and have an excellent eye for video. You will work well with others, always positively representing our station with the highest journalistic standards and professionalism on display. This position is part of the IBEW union and you will work with and report to the News Operations Manager.

Responsibilities

• Shoot and edit VOs, VO-SOTs, and packages for linear and digital platforms
• Execute well-lit and creative live shots
• Work with the assignment desk, reporters, producers, and the web team to cover daily stories
• Shoot on assigned professional ENG camera equipment 
• Edit in Adobe Premiere and use ENG, SNG, and wireless data to feed completed work to the station
• Work with reporters and the assignment desk to ensure we’re gathering impactful content
• Work closely with reporters and producers to turn their creative vision into compelling video and sound
• Use catalog systems to save/store, record, and locate necessary video
• Produce and publish content to our online platforms
• Be highly organized and attentive to gear and equipment maintenance

Requirements

• Training in the art of video photojournalism
• Professional or college experience in a news environment
• Ability to carry up to 50 pounds of equipment
• Experience with ENG live vans
• Can work in all weather conditions
• Have a valid driver's license and a clean driving record
• Computer and software experience; knowledge of Adobe Premiere in particular
• Can organize, prioritize, and make deadlines
• Ability to take initiative, work collaboratively, and communicate proactively
• Have and exhibit unwavering journalistic integrity and ethical standards
• Can deal with the stresses and pressures of time-sensitive newscast production
• Related military experience will be considered

Values in Action

At Hearst Television we tell stories every day. Stories about people of all backgrounds, perspectives, and identities. That's why, behind the scenes, we believe in being an organization that fosters collaboration and open communications, ensuring that the content we create is authentic, accurate, and connected to the communities we serve.

Salary

The estimated base salary range for this role is between $76,411.92-$106,778.82.  The actual base pay offered is dependent upon many factors, such as transferable skills, work experience, business needs, market demands and conditions, including geographic location where the work will be performed, and other factors permitted by law. The base pay range is subject to change and may be modified in the future.

Benefits

Hearst's benefit programs are modern, flexible and designed to focus on you. As a Hearst employee, you and your spouse or partner or dependents would have access to the following benefits.

• Medical | Dental | Vision
• 401(k) matching
• Emotional Wellness Support
• Paid Time Off
• Paid Parental Leave
• LGBTQ+ Health Services
• Additional benefits to meet your and your family's needs