News Photographer - WFTV

Position Overview

WFTV Orlando is looking for a visual storyteller who is a creative go-getter with an eye for composition and an ear for sound.

If you like a challenge and have a couple of years’ experience on the street, we want to hear from you!

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Operate and maintain a professional quality video camera and related news gathering equipment.
• Be familiar with and understand non-linear editing techniques to meet deadlines and create high-impact stories.
• Operate and maintain live equipment including microwave, satellite, and LiveU backpack.
• Work with reporters in the field to turn visually creative, memorable stories as well as interesting, active live shots.
• Bring story ideas and creative energy to the table every day.

Minimum Qualifications

• Must have live truck experience
• At least 1 year of nonlinear editing experience required
• 1 year experience as TV news photographer required
• College Degree in Communication or Journalism preferred
• Avid knowledge preferred