Photographer (sports)

WPIX

Starting rate: $42.97 ph
Shoots video for sports and news coverage
Operates live microwave and satellite trucks
Edits video for television broadcasts
The role involves shooting video, sound, editing, and transmitting live content for sports and news coverage

Job Summary

  • The role involves shooting video, sound, editing, and transmitting live content for sports and news coverage.
  • Candidates must operate live microwave and satellite trucks while maintaining all assigned equipment.
  • The position requires working weekends and nights with a flexible schedule to meet extremely tight deadlines.

Matching Summary

The role involves shooting video, sound, editing, and transmitting live content for sports and news coverage.

Salary

Starting rate: $42.97 per hour

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Shoots video for Sports and News coverage
  • Operates live microwave and satellite trucks
  • Edits video for television broadcasts
  • Valid driver's license with clean record
  • 3 to 5 years of broadcast experience

Nice-to-have

  • Strong work ethic towards excellence
  • Excellent lighting and camera skills
  • Ability to work under tight deadlines
  • Creative storytelling partnership with reporters

Key Requirements

  • High school diploma required
  • Fluency in English
  • Valid driver's license and clean driving record
  • 3 to 5 years of broadcast television experience
  • Minimum two years operating video recording equipment

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