Temporary News Photographer / Video Editor (maternity Leave Coverage)
Chesapeake Media LLC
Houston, US
On-site
Shoot video for news reports
Edit new video for broadcast
Collaborate with reporters and producers
This role plays a key part in gathering visuals, editing video, and supporting live and digital coverage across platforms
Job Summary
This role plays a key part in gathering visuals, editing video, and supporting live and digital coverage across platforms.
The ideal candidate understands the importance of strong breaking-news visuals, can edit compelling video under deadline, and communicates clearly in fast-paced newsroom and field environments.
This is a temporary, full-time position to support our newsroom during a maternity leave.
Matching Summary
This role plays a key part in gathering visuals, editing video, and supporting live and digital coverage across platforms.
Skills & Requirements
Must-have
Shoot video for news reports
Edit new video for broadcast
Collaborate with reporters and producers
Communicate clearly under deadline
Operate live transmission equipment
Nice-to-have
Understand breaking-news visuals
Support digital and streaming coverage
Maintain video equipment
Key Requirements
High school diploma required
At least two years of experience operating professional video recording equipment preferred
Experience editing video for broadcast or digital news
Ability to meet deadlines and manage multiple tasks