WUSA9, the TEGNA-owned CBS affiliate in Washington, D.C. is seeking a photojournalist who is passionate about great storytelling, chasing breaking news and eager to work with a team of great reporters. We are searching for a candidate who can fill in as a vacation relief photographer up to one year full-time.
If you are a self-starter that can tell stories on your own or with a reporter and at the same time…create different and compelling content on all platforms including broadcast, digital and social media. You are proficient and familiar with the latest technology and tools for news gathering, live shots and story / show editing. Come join our team of storytellers and work along with some of the best photojournalists, multi-skilled journalists in the country!
Responsibilities: • Meet daily and short-term deadlines when covering news, spot news, sports, weather and feature stories. • Setup & Shoot reporter live shots and fully edit on deadline short and long-form packages that incorporate the station's brand-look using EDIUS. • Shoot and edit packages about various topics for air on future days including natsound pieces using EDIUS. • Conduct in-person interviews when necessary. • Be an editorial voice. Attend editorial meetings and bring story ideas to the table.
Requirements: • Journalism or communications degree preferred. • 3-5 years' experience as a news photojournalist and editor required. • Knowledge of and experience with non-linear editing required. • Knowledge of and experience with newsgathering cameras, lights, audio and other equipment required. • Operate an ENG truck or 4G live unit (Dejero) when assigned. • Knowledge of EDIUS, Adobe Premiere or any Non-Linear base editing system preferred. • Organizational skills and the ability to work under constant time pressure deadlines. • Must be flexible with schedule including shift changes / weekends / holidays and dependable and reliable. • Current valid driver license required.