Position Title:
News Photographer
Date of Opening:
2014-06-02
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Date Posting Expires:
2014-06-16
Company:
PNS - KSAT-TV 12
FT/PT:
Full Time
Location of Position:
1408 North St. Mary''s
San Antonio, Texas
General Position Description:
Responsibilities:
Shoot and edit news stories in a style that is professional, appealing and reflects high journalistic standards.
Perform all aspects of ENG photography, including non-linear editing.
Respond quickly to breaking news. Set up microwave and DSNG remotes in a safe and efficient manner. Use your Station supplied smartphone to send video of breaking news and to update stories for air and on KSAT.com.
Meet deadlines.
Work closely with reporters to produce appealing stories that are well lit, marry video with words, demonstrate choreographed stand ups, make good use of natural sound and utilize state-of-the-art production techniques.
Have the ability and skill to tell a story with a camera and to take accurate notes if working alone.
Maintain Station assigned camera and assorted equipment. See that all are kept clean, in good repair and stored properly on assignment, at the Station and when off the KSAT premise.
Drive all Station vehicles in a safe manner. Maintain a good driving record. Know and follow all safety rules and proper procedures associated with the responsibilities of the job.
Keep informed of contemporary television journalism standards and practices.
Maintain awareness of new forms of communications with an eye toward implementing them on newscasts, KSAT.com and other media platforms.
Other duties as assigned
Qualifications:
Prefer candidates with educational background in Communications/Journalism.
Minimum two years prior ENG photography experience.
Hold a valid Texas driver's license and ability to maintain safe driving record.
Ability to read, write and speak English.
Comments:
Any offer of employment is conditional upon the successful completion of a physical exam, drug screen, investigative background check, employment education verifications and reference checks. You must hold a valid driver's license and be insurable under Texas Law.
EOE/DRUG-FREE
Contact Information:
Name or Department:
Dave Tarr
Address:
1408 North St. Mary''s San Antonio, Texas 78215
Email:
dtarr@ksat.com
Telephone:
210-351-1200