News Photographer - WFTV

Location: 

Orlando, FL, US, 32801

Location: FL-Orlando-South

Job Title:  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 

About Cox Media Group
CMG Media Corporation (d/b/a Cox Media Group) is an industry-leading media company with unparalleled brands, award-winning content, and exceptional team members. CMG provides valuable local and national journalism and entertainment content to the people and communities it serves. The company's businesses encompass 14 high-quality, market-leading television brands in 9 markets; 49 top-performing radio stations delivering multiple genres of content in 10 markets; a Washington, DC news bureau; and numerous streaming and digital platforms. CMG's TV portfolio includes multiple primary affiliates of ABC, CBS, FOX, NBC, Telemundo and MyNetworkTV, as well as several valuable news and independent stations. For more information about CMG, visit www.coxmediagroup.com

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