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Photographer / Editor
The E.W. Scripps Company
Tucson, AZ, United States
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Description
KGUN, Tucson's ABC affiliate, is looking for a talented News Photojournalist/Editor who is organized, enthusiastic and passionate about great storytelling. Applicants must be looking for a challenge and a passion for covering local news. You must have shooting, lighting, editing and newsgathering techniques that allow you to communicate with our audience, make them care about the story and make them want to come back for more.
Qualifications:
• Gather images and facts to create news stories, using strong journalistic judgment
• Create news stories with shot sequences, creative framing, editing, use of sound and other techniques that make television stories effective
• Collaborate with reporters to create strong, visually compelling news stories
• Produce a quality news product under tight deadlines
• Strong computer skills in a mobile environment
• Must be able master editing on Final Cut Pro X
• Shoot active live shots and reporter standups
• Utilize cellular and ENG technology for live broadcast workflow
• Drive and operate live trucks and work in close proximity to microwave transmitters
• Drive news car with passenger (short and long distances)
• Thrive in a team-based environment
• Must maintain professional appearance and behavior
Education Requirements:
• College degree or a minimum of 3 years' experience as a television news photojournalist/editor
Requirements:
• Assignments will require frequent lifting of equipment up to 50 pounds
• Must have valid California driver's license or the ability to obtain one plus an excellent driving
• Working knowledge of libel, privacy and trespassing laws
• Position requires sitting for intermittent periods of time
• Requires flexibility to work as needed within station hours of operation, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, including holidays
• Working conditions may require individual to be present during adverse weather conditions, overnight stories and travel to various locations
• Additional Requirements: Please include a link to your reel
About Scripps
The E.W. Scripps Company (NYSE: SSP) serves audiences and businesses through a growing portfolio of television, radio and digital media brands. With 33 television stations, Scripps is one of the nation's largest independent TV station owners. Scripps runs an expanding collection of local and national journalism and content businesses, including Newsy, the next-generation national news network; podcast industry leader Midroll Media; and fast-growing national broadcast networks Bounce, Grit, Escape and Laff. Scripps produces original programming including "Pickler & Ben," runs an award-winning investigative reporting newsroom in Washington, D.C., and is the longtime steward of the Scripps National Spelling Bee. Founded in 1878, Scripps has held for decades to the motto, "Give light and the people will find their own way."
As an equal employment opportunity employer, The E.W. Scripps Company and its affiliates do not discriminate in its employment decisions on the basis on race, sex, sexual orientation, gender, color, religion, age, genetic information, medical condition, disability, marital status, citizenship or national origin, and military membership or veteran status, or on any other basis which would be in violation of any applicable federal, state or local law. Furthermore, the company will make reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with known disabilities unless doing so would result in an undue hardship for the company.
Candidates being offered a position of employment must successfully pass a drug and background screen.
Work environment
• Must be able to lift up to 75 pounds.